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 …
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 …
Abstract: Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant number of individuals experienced persistent symptoms, collectively termed post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) by the …
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 …
Abstract: Objectives: The coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic has contributed to widespread social and economic stressors, along with substantial health problems, including loss of …
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. …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Increasing community care (CC) use by veterans has introduced new challenges in providing integrated care across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and …
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 …
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 …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Sport-related nutritional supplements (SRNS) include sport drinks, sport bars, and sport gels. This investigation examined temporal patterns in SRNS use and …
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 …
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 …