• Author: John R. Blosnich
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Moral injury and chronic pain in veterans

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and chronic pain are highly prevalent and co-morbid among veterans. Moral injury (MI), which results from traumatic …

What do Veterans with homeless experience want us to know that we are not asking? A qualitative content analysis of comments from a national survey of healthcare experience

Abstract: Surveys of people who experience homelessness can portray their life and healthcare experiences with a level of statistical precision; however, few have explored how the …

Association between clinically recognized suicidality and subsequent initiation or continuation of medications for opioid use disorder

Abstract: Background: Among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), medications for OUD (MOUD) may lower suicide risk. Therefore, it is important that individuals with OUD …

Housing Instability Characteristics Among Transgender Veterans Cared for in the Veterans Health Administration, 2013–2016

Abstract: Objectives. To characterize housing instability among transgender veterans using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care in the United States. Methods. We used …

Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention in a Representative Sample of Veterans Receiving Primary Care Services

Abstract: Aims: Unhealthy alcohol use is common among adults, and in particular, Veterans. Routine alcohol screening followed by brief intervention is recommended and considered a …

Psychosocial Outcomes Among Veteran and Non-Veteran Survivors of Sexual Assault

Abstract: Although it is well-established that sexual assault results in variable and long-lasting negative impacts on emotional well-being, perceptions of physical health, and …

Insights for conducting large-scale surveys with veterans who have experienced homelessness

Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Surveys of underserved patient populations are needed to guide quality improvement efforts but are challenging to implement. The …

Exploring Research Engagement and Priorities of Transgender and Gender Diverse Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: In recent years, the U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has seen an increasing population of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans accessing …

Suicide, Homicide, and All-Cause Mortality Among Transgender and Cisgender Patients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose: This study examines the differences in suicide, homicide, and all-cause mortality between transgender and cisgender Veterans Health Administration (VHA) …

Differences in childhood adversity, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt among veterans and nonveterans

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are robustly associated with physical and mental health problems over the life span. Relatively limited research has examined the …

Transgender Health Care in the U.S. Military and Veterans Health Administration Facilities

Abstract: Health care for transgender veterans in the United States (U.S.) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is relatively new and for active duty service members (ADSMs) in the …

Mental Health and Self-directed Violence Among Student Service Members/Veterans in Postsecondary Education

Abstract: Objectives: Using a sample of student service members/veterans, the current study aimed to examine the prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses and suicide-related outcomes …