The lived experience of African American female Veterans with mental health utilization following active duty discharge

Abstract: Although extensive research has explored mental health, transitional barriers, and trauma-related experiences of women veterans, little research has focused on the …

Examining bias in the award of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits for posttraumatic stress disorder in women Veterans: Analysis of evaluation reports and VA decisions

Abstract: Studies have raised concerns about possible inequities in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)'s awards of disability for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to …

Routine trauma-awareness of combat trauma in women combatants

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The current research aims to explore the nature of trauma experienced by female combatants. METHOD: Data were collected from two focus groups and a series of …