• Author: Michael R. Kauth
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Improving health care through the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s nationwide LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Program

Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …

Factor structure and factorial invariance of scores on the PCL-5, PHQ-8, and GAD-7 across Veterans by sexual orientation and gender identity

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 …

Improving health care through the U.S. Veterans Health Administration’s nationwide LGBTQ+ Veteran Care Coordinator Program

Abstract:Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans-identifying, queer (LGBTQ+) veterans experience health and health care disparities. Health care organizations play a critical role in …

Treating transgender and gender-diverse Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration: 23 years of findings

Abstract: Purpose: Many transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people experience significant barriers to health care access, facing disparities in care, limited payments for …

Impact of gender identity field in the Veterans Health Administration electronic health record, 2016‒2023

Abstract: Objectives: To distinguish differences in physical and mental health between transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) veterans identified via diagnostic codes, …

An examination of facilitators and barriers to care receipt among specific groups of LGBTQ+ and cisgender heterosexual Veterans

Abstract: This study examined rates and factors associated with past-year Veterans Health Administration (VHA) overall health care utilization and Department of Veterans Affairs …

Gender-affirming surgical needs in a national sample of transgender and gender diverse Veterans

Abstract:Inclusion and eliminating health disparities are guiding principles for health care systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Compared to cisgender …

Food insecurity among LGBQ+ Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Food insecurity is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. Little is known about the prevalence of and risks for food insecurity among veterans …

Receipt of gender-affirming surgeries among transgender and gender diverse Veterans

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 …

The role of symptom reduction in improving health-related quality of life through brief cognitive behavioral therapy

Abstract: Objective: Brief cognitive behavior therapy (bCBT) is effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders and improving health-related quality of life …

Moving Beyond International Classification of Diseases Codes for the Retrospective Identification of Gender Diverse Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) systematically asks Veterans to self-report gender identity for documentation in their electronic health record. …

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 …