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Development of a surveillance system to identify incidence of evictions among patients in Veterans Affairs medical centers across the United States

Abstract: Evictions are a major social and public health concern in the United States. The development of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies allows for analysis of …

Association between use of services to address adverse social determinants of health and documented suicide attempt among patients in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Suicide prevention is a top priority for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and suicide is often associated with adverse social factors (e.g., financial, legal, …

Developing culturally centered outreach materials for rural Native Veterans

Abstract: Native Americans serve in the U.S. military at the highest rate per capita of any ethnoracial group and have elevated rates of mental health (MH) difficulties compared to …

The impact of military service on social determinants as predictive factors for suicide among female Veterans

Abstract: Female Veterans experience disproportionately poorer outcomes in mental health and physical health, as well as other conditions, compared to their male counterparts and …

Exploring Veteran mental health disparities: A comparative analysis of rural and urban communities in the Midwest of the United States

Abstract: Veterans face unique mental health challenges influenced by their service experiences and post-military transitions into civilian life. Geographic location also plays an …

Addressing Veterans' mental health in community-based care

Abstract: United States Veterans are at an elevated risk for suicide despite the expansion of public outreach initiatives. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care centers …

The Social Determinants of Suicide among Female Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: Aims: Evaluate the social determinants of health (SDOH) associated with suicidality among female Service Members and Veterans (SMV) in Arizona. Methods: Used data from a …

The social determinants of suicide among female service members and Veterans

Abstract: Aims: Evaluate the social determinants of health (SDOH) associated with suicidality among female Service Members and Veterans (SMV) in Arizona. Methods: Used data from a …

Tribal perspectives on patient navigation for rural Native Veterans using Veteran Health Administration services

Abstract: American Indian and Alaska Native (Native) Veterans enrolled in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits program are far less likely to access health care …

Mission alliance community engagement project: Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on social isolation, loneliness, mental health and wellbeing in Veterans

Abstract: During the Coronavirus disease pandemic, many U.S. veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) experienced increased symptomology and worsened mental health and …

Self-reported impacts of the covid-19 pandemic and economic inflation on the well-being of low-income U.S. veterans

Abstract: The health and well-being of low-income populations may be disproportionately impacted by major public health and economic events. This study examined written …

COVID-19 Vaccination Attitudes and Intentions Among U.S. Soldiers: Results from the U.S. Army Behavioral Health Advisory Team (BHAT)

Abstract: The objective of this study is to characterize the associations between demographic, attitudinal, and leadership factors with COVID-19 vaccination rates, vaccination …