Racial and ethnic differences in obesity treatment strategies in the Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Background: Obesity is prevalent in the Veterans Affairs (VA) population, but utilization of obesity treatments by race and ethnicity is poorly understood. Methods: Among …

Racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of depression among women Veterans from 2000 to 2019

Abstract: Background: Depression, a recently recognized cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor, is more common in women. US women Veterans (WV) are a growing and at high-risk …

Racial and ethnic differences in the prevalence of obesity among women Veterans from 2000 to 2019

Abstract: Background: Obesity, a cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor, has steadily increased in US over the past four decades. US women Veterans (WV) are a growing and at …

Trends in racial and ethnic differences for the prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors among women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in US. US women Veterans (WV) are a growing and at high-risk population for CVD but …

Racial and ethnic differences among active-duty service members in use of mental health care and perceived mental health stigma: results from the 2018 health related behaviors survey

Abstract: Introduction: The prevalence of mental health disorders is rising among US service members; however, research is limited on their use of mental health care. The objective …

An examination of racial/ethnic differences on the neurobehavioral symptom inventory among Veterans completing the comprehensive Traumatic Brain Injury evaluation: a Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program Study

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore racial/ethnic differences in neurobehavioral symptom reporting and symptom validity testing among military veterans …