• Author: John R. Blosnich
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Age differences in the association between services to address housing instability and suicide mortality among Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Housing instability is a significant issue among Veterans, with age-related variations in risk factors and outcomes. This study examines whether …

LGBQ+ Veteran and service member health and health care: A scoping review of research from 1994 to 2023

Abstract:Background: People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and other minoritized sexual orientations (LGBQ+) have served in the US military for generations. Despite …

Using self-identified gender identity data to advance health equity among transgender and gender diverse Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Identification of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people has been limited to diagnoses and text rather than self-identified gender identity (SIGI), …

Association between use of services to address adverse social determinants of health and documented suicide attempt among patients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Suicide prevention is a top priority for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and suicide is often associated with adverse social factors (e.g., financial, legal, …

Lethal means among Veterans with recent experience of housing instability by age

Abstract: Background: U.S. military Veterans have a higher suicide rate than the general population, with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) identifying suicide …

Association between receipt of a continuum of supportive housing services and mortality among Veterans with experience of housing instability

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans face elevated risk of suicide and homelessness, with housing instability being a significant, independent risk factor among this population. …

The association between chronic pain, substance use, and primary care experience among Veterans with ongoing or recent homelessness

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain and problematic substance use are prevalent among Veterans with homeless experience (VHE) and may contribute to a challenging primary care …

Suicide prevention providers' perspectives on addressing social determinants of health for at-risk Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Suicide prevention is a top clinical priority within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). While research consistently shows that suicide risk is associated …

Gender as a moderator of associations between military sexual trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder treatment utilization

Abstract: The present study sought to investigate whether gender moderates the relationship between military sexual trauma (MST) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment …

Trauma exposure, mental health, and mental health treatment among LGBTQ+ Veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) veterans' and nonveterans' prevalence of potentially traumatic …

Clinicians in the Veterans Health Administration initiate gender-affirming hormone therapy in concordance with clinical guideline recommendations

Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is a common medical intervention sought by transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Initiating GAHT in …

Non-affirmation minority stress, internalized transphobia, and subjective cognitive decline among transgender and gender diverse Veterans aged 45 years and older

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To examine the associations of two measures of minority stress, non-affirmation minority stress and internalized transphobia, with subjective cognitive …