Small observational study of battlefield acupuncture for homeless-experienced Veterans

Abstract: Background: Homeless-experienced veterans (HEVs) are an important but challenging group to care for in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs health care system, and …

Disproportionate increases in numbers and rates of homelessness among women in the United States, 2018-2022

Abstract: Objectives: Information about homelessness among women is conflicting. We examined changes in the number and rate of various types of homelessness among females in …

Is the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias among U.S. Veterans influenced by the intersectionality of housing status, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and psychiatric disorders?

Abstract: Background: Homelessness and housing instability disproportionately affect U.S. veterans with psychiatric disorders, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and Alzheimer's Disease and …

Geographic and psychosocial correlates of homelessness or unstable housing among U.S. Veterans in the Midwest

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore (1) the prevalence of physical and mental health conditions among veterans stratified by homelessness and unstable housing (HUH) …

Connecting unstably housed Veterans living in rural areas to health care: perspectives from health care navigators

Abstract: Objective: To understand existing care practices and policies, and potential enhancements, to improve the effectiveness of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) …

First decade of supportive services for Veteran families program and homelessness, 2012-2022

Abstract: As homelessness remains an urgent public health crisis in the United States, specific programs in the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system may serve as a roadmap …

First decade of supportive services for Veteran families program and homelessness, 2012–2022

Abstract: As homelessness remains an urgent public health crisis in the United States, specific programs in the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) system may serve as a roadmap …

Obesity in U.S. low-income Veterans: Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and homelessness

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Obesity is associated with lower socioeconomic status. To date, however, scarce research has examined the prevalence, comorbidity, and incremental burden of …

Rates and predictors of returns to homelessness among Veterans, 2018–2022

Abstract: Introduction: The progress made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs toward ending veteran homelessness requires that attention be paid to preventing returns to …

Housing status changes are associated with cancer outcomes among US Veterans

Abstract: Cancer is a leading cause of death in older unhoused adults. We assessed whether being unhoused, gaining housing, or losing housing in the year after cancer diagnosis is …

Sustained mental health and functional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic in black and white Veterans with psychosis or recent homelessness

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted marginalized populations including Black Americans, people with serious mental illness, and individuals experiencing …

Predicting homelessness among transitioning U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: This study develops a practical method to triage Army transitioning service members (TSMs) at highest risk of homelessness to target a preventive …