Better serving those who serve: Supporting psychological wellness of LGB military personnel in the post “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” era

Abstract:Few studies have been able to explore lesbian, gay, and bisexual military personnel’s experiences in military mental healthcare settings. This study examined the …

Wellness strategies to support mental health among transgender U.S. service members

Abstract:Open service in the U.S. military for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA+) community has existed since 2011. Due to …

Treating transgender and gender-diverse Veterans in the Veterans Health Administration: 23 years of findings

Abstract: Purpose: Many transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people experience significant barriers to health care access, facing disparities in care, limited payments for …

Gender-affirming surgical needs in a national sample of transgender and gender diverse Veterans

Abstract:Inclusion and eliminating health disparities are guiding principles for health care systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Compared to cisgender …

Addressing US military transgender care inequalities: Clinical nurse specialist bridging healthcare gaps

Abstract: Purpose/Objectives: There are more than 130 000 US veterans and more than 12 500 active-duty service members who identify as transgender. Lack of training in transgender …

Oscillating US Department of Defense policies and medical record documentation of gender dysphoria in service members: an observational time-series analysis

Abstract: Background: United States military policies regarding service by transgender service members have shifted several times within the past decade. The relationships between …

Health care utilization during the first 5½ years of authorized service by transgender U.S. Service members (2016-2021)

Abstract: Purpose: This study examined the utilization of gender-affirming health care by active-duty service members during the initial 5½ years that transgender and …

Recruitment tools for transgender and gender diverse Veterans in health care research

Abstract: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) veterans in the Veterans Health Administration experience health and health care disparities, and research with this population is …

Youth with sexual or gender-diverse identities and military connection: Recommendations to optimize clinical care

Abstract: In the United States, an estimated 1.9 million youth 13 to 17 years of age (9.5%) identify as sexual and/or gender diverse (SGD), identifying as nonheterosexual and/or …