Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is committed to consistently addressing high rates of tobacco use among U.S. military veterans. Objective: This study …
Abstract: PURPOSE: People experiencing homelessness have lower rates of cancer screening than housed people, contributing to later stages at cancer diagnosis and poor outcomes. We …
Abstract: Background:This study aims to assess whether there were changes in the burden of mental disorder diagnosis in active-duty service women (ADSW) during the COVID-19 …
Abstract: Introduction: Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals frequently encounter discrimination in health care settings. The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is …
Abstract: Importance: Compared with cisgender (CG) individuals, transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals experience substantial social and economic disparities that can …
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 …
Abstract: Objective: Few studies have evaluated pediatric vaccination coverage in the Military Health System, although some evidence suggests lower than ideal coverage. This study …
Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) can be an important part of comprehensive care for transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, but this care is not …
Abstract: Introduction: Approximately 9 million veterans receive health care at the Veterans Health Administration, many of whom have psychiatric illnesses. The military continues …
Abstract: Introduction: Black women with uterine fibroids experience greater symptom severity and worse treatment outcomes compared with their White counterparts. Black veterans …
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate racial and ethnic disparities in dialysis facility-level performance and identify factors contributing to these disparities. The study …