Female military sexual trauma survivors’ experiences with seeking treatment from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides free healthcare related to those who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST); however, many female veterans either …

The persistent effects of reintegration and militarization on female Veteran identity: A narrative inquiry study

Abstract:Reintegration presents significant challenges for female Veterans after their military service ends. This qualitative narrative inquiry study illuminates these …

Female Veteran transition: Exploring gendered power relations, discipline and decision making

Abstract: This paper investigates how military life affects the decision making of female RAF veterans during transition into the civilian world. By adopting a longitudinal …

Psychological health of female service members and Veterans associated with mild traumatic brain injury history: A LIMBIC-CENC study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: To (1) evaluate differences in psychological health outcomes between US female service members and veterans (FSMVs) with and without mild traumatic brain …

PTSD symptom clusters and alcohol use among midlife women Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: There are high rates of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use among women Veterans. Given the growing number of midlife women …

Exploring the lived experiences of female Veterans from military service through transition to civilian living: An assessment in the development of identity(ies) of self

Abstract:The female veteran population continues to increase in the United States. The unique needs of female veterans often go unmet. As the number of female veterans continues to …

Barriers and facilitators to successful transition to civilian life for ex-servicewomen: The perspective of service providers and policymakers

Abstract: The role of women in the UK Armed Forces has changed considerably in the last decade. With the aim to increase the number of women serving in the military, research must …

Military sexual trauma services and support: Women Veterans and quality of life

Abstract:The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to understand how female military survivors of active-duty military sexual trauma who reside within the United States …

Posttraumatic stress disorder and hypertension in older adult Vietnam Era male and female Veterans

Abstract: Hypertension is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death for older adults. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may increase the …

Association between mental health, substance use, and suicidality in female Veterans

Abstract: Female veterans are an underserved population among US military members, with unique challenges underlying high mental illness rates, substance use disorders, and …

Barriers to health-seeking behaviors for females: From soldier to Veteran

Abstract: The disproportionate increase in suicide rates among female Veterans, particularly those not currently using Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) care, has …

Utilization of mammography screening in female Veterans: Cross-sectional survey results from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Purpose Although women are the fastest growing group of veterans across all military branches, there are limited data about mammography screening utilization in female …