The mediating role of social support in associations between childhood adversity, military sexual trauma, and homelessness in a nationally representative sample of US Veterans

Abstract: Among veterans, availability of social support and histories of military sexual trauma (MST) and/or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are particularly salient …

A roadmap to end homelessness amongst Veterans

Abstract: This study was developed by the Cobseo (the Confederation of Service Charities) Housing cluster, working with The Riverside Group Limited and the University of York, with …

Policy brief – a roadmap to end homelessness amongst Veterans

Abstract: This study was developed by the Cobseo (the Confederation of Service Charities) Housing cluster, working with The Riverside Group Limited and the University of York, with …

Characteristics of Veterans experiencing homelessness using telehealth for primary care before and after COVID-19 pandemic onset

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic expanded telehealth use across healthcare systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Little is known about how …

What we know about homeless Veterans with other-than-honorable and punitive discharges: Data from the Grant and Per Diem (GPD) Program

Abstract: Introduction The U.S. DVA Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program funds community agencies to provide housing and case management services to Veterans experiencing homelessness. …

Using natural language processing to study homelessness longitudinally with electronic health record data subject to irregular observations

Abstract: The Electronic Health Record (EHR) contains information about social determinants of health (SDoH) such as homelessness. Much of this information is contained in clinical …

Association of homelessness and diet on the gut microbiome: a United States-Veteran microbiome project (US-VMP) study

Abstract: Although there are known stressors related to homelessness as well as chronic health conditions experienced by those without stable housing, there has been limited work …

Housing status, cancer care, and associated outcomes among US Veterans

Abstract: Importance: Cancer is a leading cause of death among older people experiencing homelessness. However, the association of housing status with cancer outcomes is not well …

Improving cancer outcomes among unhoused patients - lessons from the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: The study “Housing Status, Cancer Care, and Associated Outcomes Among US Veterans” by Hannah C. Decker et al1 analyzes differences in cancer diagnosis, treatment, and …

The association between homelessness and key liver-related outcomes in veterans with cirrhosis

Abstract: Introduction: Homelessness adversely affects patient outcomes in broad cohort studies; however, its impact on key liver-related outcomes in patients with cirrhosis is …

Temporary financial assistance for housing expenditures and mortality and suicide outcomes among US veterans

Abstract: Introduction: It is unclear whether interventions designed to increase housing stability can also lead to improved health outcomes such as reduced risk of death and …

Changes in pain among housed and unhoused U.S. veterans after receiving battlefield acupuncture at one medical center

Abstract: This study reports on 54 homeless and 53 stably housed veterans who received battlefield acupuncture (BFA) between September 2018 and October 2022. Linear mixed-effects …