Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …
Abstract: This study examined whether the 20-item Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist (PCL-5), eight-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-8), and seven-item Generalized …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Identification of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people has been limited to diagnoses and text rather than self-identified gender identity (SIGI), …
Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …
Abstract: Objectives: To distinguish differences in physical and mental health between transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) veterans identified via diagnostic codes, …
Abstract: This study examined rates and factors associated with past-year Veterans Health Administration (VHA) overall health care utilization and Department of Veterans Affairs …
Abstract:Inclusion and eliminating health disparities are guiding principles for health care systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Compared to cisgender …
Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) can be an important part of comprehensive care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, but this care is not …
Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is a common medical intervention sought by transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Initiating GAHT in …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine the associations of two measures of minority stress, non-affirmation minority stress and internalized transphobia, with subjective cognitive …
Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to examine patient characteristics associated with receipt of gender-affirming hormone therapy in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …
Abstract: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans in the Veterans Health Administration experience health and health care disparities, and research with this population is …