• Author: Varsha G. Vimalananda
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Using self-identified gender identity data to advance health equity among transgender and gender diverse Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Identification of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people has been limited to diagnoses and text rather than self-identified gender identity (SIGI), …

Enrollment and retention outcomes from the Veterans Health Administration for a remote digital health study: Multisite observational study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Clinical trials of remote patient monitoring (RPM) technology are well-suited to remote studies, for which patients complete key procedures online. However, …

Clinicians in the Veterans Health Administration initiate gender-affirming hormone therapy in concordance with clinical guideline recommendations

Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is a common medical intervention sought by transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Initiating GAHT in …

Patient Characteristics Associated with Receiving Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to examine patient characteristics associated with receipt of gender-affirming hormone therapy in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …

Real world use of anti-obesity medications and weight change in Veterans

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Anti-obesity medications (AOMs) can be initiated in conjunction with participation in the VA national behavioral weight management program, MOVE!, to help …