A qualitative analysis of lived experiences, mental health treatment needs, and psychotherapeutic applications among Veterans with long COVID

Abstract: Long COVID remains a pressing health concern among Americans, with current data suggesting that 45% of those infected by COVID-19 experience at least one symptom of Long …

The extent to which race, PTSD symptoms, and attitudes toward help-seeking predict help-seeking intentions/help-seeking behavior among Veterans

Abstract: Veterans who are returning to civilian life often experience barriers to seeking mental healthcare. The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational …

A mixed-methods study to evaluate family planning desires and barriers to building families among gay, bisexual, and lesbian cisgender military service members

Abstract: Introduction: Barriers to seeking infertility care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) individuals are well …

Personalising Veteran healthcare: Recognising barriers to access for minority and under-represented groups of Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are not a demographically homogenous group, yet minority groups continue to be under-represented in research and report feeling less able to access clinical …

Barriers to accessing care among rural women Veterans: A qualitative study with Veterans, peer specialists, and primary care professionals

Abstract: Rural women veterans are less likely than men and nonrural veterans to access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) care. This qualitative study describes rural women …

Native American Vietnam-era Veterans’ Access to VA Healthcare: Vulnerability and Resilience in Two Montana Reservation Communities

Abstract: As a growing segment of the military, Native Americans are expected to increase enrollment in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare. Currently, 20% of Native …