• Author: Lauren A. Beste
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Exploring PrEP uptake in young women Veterans: Insights from a detailed chart review within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) within the US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) remains modest, especially among younger women. Younger …

Sexually transmitted infection testing and prevalence among Veterans with and without military sexual trauma

Abstract: Background: Since the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented universal screening for military sexual trauma (MST) in 2001, one-third of female Veterans and 1 in …

Association of long COVID documentation with clinical outcomes among Veterans with diabetes

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To examine public health impacts of Long COVID on long-term hyperglycemia and metabolic health. MATERIALS & METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study …

SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with higher chance of diabetes remission among Veterans with incident diabetes

Abstract: Objective: To examine the impact of SARS-CoV-2 on long-term glycemia. Research desing and methods: We conducted a retrospective inception cohort study using Veterans …

Screening high-risk Veterans for cirrhosis: Taking a stepwise population health approach

Abstract: Background: Because cirrhosis is often unrecognized, we aimed to develop a stepwise screening algorithm for cirrhosis in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and …

Analysis of repeat hepatitis C viremia after sustained virologic response in a large cohort of US Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects >1% of the US population and a larger percentage of US veterans. Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications …

Success of the US Veterans Health Administration's hepatitis C virus care continuum in the direct-acting antiviral era

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Estimated hepatitis C prevalence within the Veterans Health Administration is higher than the general population and is a risk factor for advanced liver …

Chlamydial and gonococcal infections and adverse reproductive health conditions among patients assigned female at birth in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Reproductive age females comprise the fastest growing segment of Veterans Health Administration patients, but little is known about rates of reproductive …

A postcard primer prior to mailed fecal immunochemical test among Veterans: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract: Background: Mailed fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) programs are increasingly utilized for population-based colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Advanced notifications …

Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Testing and Case Rates Among Women Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: United States (US) rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) in women, especially gonorrhea and chlamydia, have increased over the past decade. Women …