• Author: Jack Tsai
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Gambling and substance use disorders in U.S. military Veterans: Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and suicide risk

Abstract: Gambling and substance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among U.S. military veterans and often co-occur. However, little is known about the clinical and behavioral …

Digital access among a national sample of currently and formerly homeless Veterans in 2022

Abstract: Background: Digital technologies are essential for connecting to the Internet and communicating with others. Methods: This study used data from the 2022 Project Community …

Role of homelessness and psychiatric disorders in suicide deaths among Veterans: A four-way decomposition analysis

Abstract: Homelessness and suicide are top priorities in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This study examined the various pathways involving homelessness, substance …

Socioeconomic correlates of suicidal ideation in military Veterans: Examining the interaction between homelessness and financial debt

Abstract: Studies in veterans have yet to examine interconnections between homelessness, financial debt, and suicidal ideation. We analyzed data from a nationally-representative …

Transportation as a determinant of health: Evaluating the Veterans Affairs rideshare program for homeless patients

Abstract: From 2020 to 2023, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) conducted a national pilot of a rideshare program to support homeless patients' transportation needs to obtain …

Small observational study of battlefield acupuncture for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) are an important but challenging group to care for in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and …

Prevalence of four types of social support and their relation to mental health among low-income US Veterans: Implications for community health

Abstract: To provide a comprehensive examination of different types of social support and associations with mental health among U.S. military veterans, a group vulnerable to …

Screening rates for hepatitis B and C among low-income US Veterans: Data from the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences Study

Abstract: Screening for viral hepatitis is considered a high-priority area in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Yet, few studies have examined viral hepatitis screening …

Functional significance of posttraumatic growth in U.S. military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Although many studies indicate that individuals who have experienced a traumatic event can experience posttraumatic growth (PTG), some researchers have …

Barriers to mental health care in US Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans often encounter multiple obstacles to mental health care, such as stigma, practical barriers (e.g., high cost), and negative beliefs about …

Disproportionate increases in numbers and rates of homelessness among women in the United States, 2018-2022

Abstract: Objectives: Information about homelessness among women is conflicting. We examined changes in the number and rate of various types of homelessness among females in …

Is the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among U.S. Veterans influenced by the intersectionality of housing status, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and psychiatric disorders?

Abstract: Background: Homelessness and housing instability disproportionately affect U.S. veterans with psychiatric disorders, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and Alzheimer's Disease and …