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Development of a patient decision aid to prevent firearm suicide among US women reserve and National Guard Veterans

Abstract: Background: Firearms are the leading method of suicide death among women Veterans, accounting for nearly half of such deaths. Interventions addressing firearm suicide …

Residual PTSD and depression symptoms among Veterans receiving prolonged exposure therapy with and without topiramate

Abstract:Objective: Residual symptoms are common following posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) treatment. Despite the high prevalence of and poor outcomes associated with …

Rural Veteran perceptions of a virtual health resource center in a community-based setting

Abstract: Background: Virtual care (VC) services (e.g., telemedicine) could help address transportation barriers to healthcare among rural Veterans. The Veterans Health …

The association between alcohol use and belongingness on suicidality among currently serving military personnel: The moderating effect of post-traumatic stress symptoms

Abstract: Suicide is a significant public health concern among the military population. Thus, it is vital to understand suicide risk factors in this population. Alcohol use and …

A psychometric evaluation of the coping self-efficacy scale among LGBTQ plus Veterans

Abstract: Due to unique stressors faced by LGBTQ+ Veterans, it is important to understand how existing strengths, like coping self-efficacy, can be leveraged for health promotion …

The mental health of U.S. Veterans before and after the COVID-19 pandemic: Examining the demographic and environmental correlates of courses of distress in the LIGHT cohort

Abstract: Purpose: We examined courses of distress in US veterans before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of demographic and environmental characteristics on …

Within-person score distribution measures as performance validity indicators in service members and Veterans with and without history of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study examined within-person score distribution measures (WPSD) as a performance validity indicator using the overall test battery mean (OTBM), …

Low-carbohydrate nutrition counseling with continuous glucose monitoring to improve metabolic health among Veterans with type 2 diabetes: Pilot quality improvement initiative study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: One in 4 Veterans who receive care through the Veterans Health Administration has type 2 diabetes (T2D). Dietary carbohydrate restriction can promote weight …

Exploring student experiences in a transdisciplinary clinical immersion course on needs identification in Veteran and service member healthcare settings

Abstract: Background: As the number of BME clinical immersion experiences expands across university curricula, there is a growing opportunity for BME educators to share practical …

Patient experience ratings among Veterans using the Veterans Health Administration: An analysis by race-ethnicity and sex

Abstract: Background: Associations of race-ethnicity and sex with health care experiences are mostly untested. Centering analyses on experiences of racial-ethnic minoritized women …

Preliminary evidence of the association between binge eating and preeclampsia in pregnant U.S. military active-duty service women

Abstract: Objectives: Binge eating is the most common disordered eating behavior among pregnant women. This study examined the association of binge-eating frequency with the …

Addressing mental health needs among New York's recently separated Veterans: Findings and policy implications from RAND's understanding Veterans in New York study

Abstract: Statement for the record submitted to the New York State Assembly Standing Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, Mental Health, and the New York State Assembly Subcommittee …