• Author: Jeri E. Forster
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Association of homelessness and diet on the gut microbiome: a United States-Veteran microbiome project (US-VMP) study

Abstract: Although there are known stressors related to homelessness as well as chronic health conditions experienced by those without stable housing, there has been limited work …

Delivery of bright light therapy within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Bright light therapy (BLT) is efficacious for seasonal and non-seasonal depression. However, the current state of BLT use in practice is unknown, impeding …

Efficacy of an internet-delivered intervention for improving insomnia severity and functioning in Veterans: Randomized controlled trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite a growing evidence base that internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (iCBT-I) is associated with decreased insomnia severity, its …

Health-related outcomes among veterans identified as being at increased risk during a crisis line contact

Abstract: Research has focused on developing ways to prevent death by suicide, such as 24-hr crisis lines. The Purpose of the study was to examine health-related outcomes among …

High‐intensity home health physical therapy among older adult Veterans: A randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Older adult Veterans are at high risk for adverse health outcomes following hospitalization. Since physical function is one of the largest potentially …

Suicide risk among Veterans using VHA justice-involved services: a latent class analysis

Abstract: Background: Justice-involved Veterans experience notable risk for psychosocial stressors (e.g., homelessness) and psychiatric multimorbidity, which can result in complex …

Geography, rurality, and community distress: Deaths due to suicide, alcohol-use, and drug-use among Colorado Veterans

Abstract: Background: In the USA, deaths due to suicide, alcohol, or drug-related causes (e.g., alcohol-related liver disease, overdose) have doubled since 2002. Veterans appear …

Associations between justice involvement and PTSD and depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among post-9/11 veterans

Abstract: Both homelessness and criminal justice involvement can impact mental health symptoms and increase risk for suicide. Despite this, few studies have examined their …

Painful and provocative events scale and fearlessness about death among Veterans: Exploratory factor analysis

Abstract: The interpersonal theory of suicide suggests three proximal risk factors for suicide: perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and acquired capability. Previous …