Abstract: We aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a community-based doula care pilot program for pregnant veterans receiving Department of Veterans Affairs …
Abstract: Objective: Racial disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality are well-documented and remain a pressing public health problem in the United States. Racial disparities …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Unique characteristics and service exposures of the post-9/11 cohort of U.S. Veterans can influence their sleep health and associated comorbidities. The …
Abstract: Background: To examine how veterans experience and treat pain during the perinatal period, we conducted a qualitative study to explore the experiences of pain, pain …
Abstract: Background: Previous studies of pregnant veterans enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care reveal high rates of cesarean sections among racial/ethnic …
Abstract: Introduction U.S. veterans of childbearing age represent one of the fastest growing populations using Veterans Affairs (VA) health care. The VA does not provide obstetric …
Abstract: Background:Â Veterans receive obstetrical care from community-based providers contracted through the Veterans Health Administration (VA); however, Veterans remain …
Abstract: Background:Â Pregnant persons have received mixed messages regarding whether or not to receive COVID-19 vaccines as limited data are available regarding vaccine safety …
Abstract:Â Public Law 111-163 Section 206 of the Caregivers and Veteran Omnibus Health Services Act amended the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) medical benefits package to …