Rural-urban disparities in video telehealth use during rapid mental health care virtualization among American Indian/Alaska Native veterans

Abstract: Importance: American Indian/Alaska Native veterans experience a high risk for health inequities, including mental health (MH) care access. Rapid virtualization of MH care …

Pandemic-related posttraumatic psychological growth in U.S. military veterans: A 3-year, nationally representative, longitudinal study

Abstract: Little is known about the positive psychological changes or posttraumatic growth (PTG) in response to the pandemic as the COVID-19 vaccines has become widely available. …

Financial health and psychiatric symptoms among Veterans with psychosis or recent homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted the physical health of some vulnerable groups, but further study is needed to investigate the pandemic's impact on …

Anger among UK ex-service military personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Military service and ex-service personnel commonly experience difficulties with anger. The COVID-19 pandemic had several negative consequences upon social, economic, and …

Pain trajectories among US Veterans during Covid-19

Abstract: Physical pain is highly prevalent among military veterans. As stress can impact pain, COVID-19-related stressors may have heightened pain among veterans. A prospective …

Predictive value of ASCVD risk score for mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events in the year following a COVID-19 infection among US Veterans

Abstract: Morbidity and mortality following COVID-19 infection may be influenced by baseline atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk, yet limited data are available to …

The impact of psychological strengths on Veteran populations’ mental health trajectories during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Purpose: Mental health trajectories during the COVID-19 pandemic have been examined in Veterans with tenuous social connections, i.e., those with recent homelessness …

Provider perceptions and use of mental health services in the Veterans Health Administration during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly altered the way in which health care is delivered, challenging providers, and systems of care to innovate to maintain access to …

Correlates of the Veterans visiting emergency departments in Taiwan: A comparison before and after the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Abstract: Background: Taiwan has a substantial number of veterans, but knowledge regarding their emergency department (ED) visits during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

Comparative mRNA booster effectiveness against death or hospitalization with covid-19 pneumonia across at-risk US Veteran populations

Abstract: Studies of comparative mRNA booster effectiveness among high-risk populations can inform mRNA booster-specific guidelines. The study emulated a target trial of COVID-19 …

COVID-19 outbreak in a vaccinated deployed military population

Abstract: COVID-19 continues to threaten deployed forces, through both the physical illness and consequent isolation.1–3 It may have been hoped vaccination would reduce the …

Telehealth experiences in Canadian Veterans: associations, strengths and barriers to care during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Introduction: Identifying barriers to care in veteran populations is critical, as veterans face increased social isolation, relationship strains and financial …