Covid-19 infection and mortality in state Veterans homes: A multilevel approach

Abstract: Objectives: Some state veterans homes (SVHs) received media attention in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic because of allegations of poor infection control and excess …

Black Veteran use of video telehealth for mental health care

Abstract: Black veterans experience disparities in mental health (MH) care access and are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Video telehealth to home (VTH) may reduce …

Post-COVID-19 condition in military personnel

Abstract: Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of individuals experienced persistent symptoms, collectively termed post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) by the …

Adverse COVID-19 outcomes in American Veterans with age-related macular degeneration: a case-control study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Prior studies suggest that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have poorer COVID-19 outcomes. This study aims to evaluate whether AMD is …

Functional decline during the COVID-19 pandemic among U.S. military Veterans: Results from the National Health and Resilience in Veterans Study

Abstract: Objectives: The coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic has contributed to widespread social and economic stressors, along with substantial health problems, including loss of …

Alcohol use patterns during and after the COVID-19 pandemic among Veterans in the United States

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Veterans may be especially susceptible to increased alcohol consumption following the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to evaluate trends in alcohol use among U.S. …

Standardizing patient safety event reporting between care delivered or purchased by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Increasing community care (CC) use by veterans has introduced new challenges in providing integrated care across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and …

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the military health system's care of military sexual assault

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sexual assault remains a high priority challenge for leaders in the U.S. military. The COVID-19 pandemic further complicated the issue by disrupting work and …

Longitudinal trends in 30-day mortality attributable to SARS-CoV-2 among vaccinated and unvaccinated US Veteran patients

Abstract: Surveillance is a cornerstone of public health practice. Accurate monitoring of deaths and hospitalizations caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is important for …

Prevalence and adverse effects of sport-related nutritional supplements (sport drinks, bars, and gels) in the military before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: the US Military Dietary Supplement Use Study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sport-related nutritional supplements (SRNS) include sport drinks, sport bars, and sport gels. This investigation examined temporal patterns in SRNS use and …

Increased vaccine uptake among eligible patients at a Veterans Affairs hospital through an inpatient covid-19 vaccination program, Atlanta, Georgia, 2021

Abstract: Objective: Inpatient vaccination is an opportunity to increase vaccine uptake among patients at high risk for severe COVID-19 illness. We designed and implemented a …

Veterans and nonveterans coping with stress during 4 months of COVID-19

Abstract: PURPOSE Identifying how people have been coping with stress during the COVID-19 pandemic allows us to anticipate how the population may react to similar stressors over …