• Author: Sarah Ono
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Attitudes towards mammography among rural-residing women Veterans overdue for breast cancer screening

Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer screening enables the use of earlier treatment options and contributes to decreased mortality, however, there are urban-rural screening …

"They make it so hard on you": How rurality shapes Veterans' health experiences when managing Gulf War illness

Abstract: Background: Gulf War illness (GWI) is characterized by multiple, persistent symptoms (e.g., fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, concentration problems, and gastrointestinal …

Long drives and red tape: mapping rural veteran access to primary care using causal-loop diagramming

Abstract: Rural veterans experience more challenges than their urban peers in accessing primary care services, which can negatively impact their health and wellbeing. The factors …