Intersectional pain disparities and resilience in Veterans with chronic pain

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Although racial and ethnic pain disparities are well-documented, fewer studies have examined rural and socioeconomic disparities or investigated how identities …

VA healthcare: Prioritized access and utilization at the intersections of race and ethnicity with gender

Abstract:For U.S. military veterans, access to VA healthcare is determined by laws and policies, and involves military service factors (e.g., medals, POW, exposures), …

Black, beautiful, and brave: A phenomenological exploration of the intersectional experiences of black female Veterans and culturally humble mental healthcare

Abstract:Veterans' mental health has been a significant point of interest due to high rates of mental health diagnoses and suicide among the population. However, existing research …

Veterans of color at the crossroads: Unraveling the intersection of military and racial identity when receiving mental health care from white providers in the current sociopolitical context

Abstract:he purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the lived experiences of post9/11 veterans of color (VoCs) who have received mental health services from White …

African American women Veterans’ lived experience of barriers to seeking access to mental health treatment

Abstract:African American women veterans' race and gender present challenges as the compounded nature of the racism and sexism they experience creates specific barriers to seeking …

A phenomenological study understanding religious and spiritual coping in African American female Veterans who experienced combat-related trauma

Abstract:African American females are drawn to pursue a military career for many reasons, including upholding a family tradition, securing funding for education, or simply due to …

Harassment and discrimination experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: Introduction: The experiences of Indigenous Peoples in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have largely been unexplored. Research in civilian settings has indicated that …

Veteran participation in the All of Us Research Program: Applying an intersectionality lens to evaluate participant diversity

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Many segments of the population are underrepresented in biomedical research (UBR). Lack of diversity in health research limits understanding of individual and …

Racial, ethnic, and sex differences in need and receipt of support for social needs among Veterans

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Health-related social needs, downstream manifestations of social determinants or drivers of health, impact patients' health and well-being. To develop …

Our service our stories: Exploring the lived experiences of black female soldiers serving in the United States Army

Abstract: Black female soldiers encounter unique experiences as a result of the intersectionality of their competing identities and their membership in multiple marginalized …

Assimilation of women student Veterans: Perceived interactions with race, ethnicity, and gender expression

Abstract:This phenomenological case study aimed to explore the transition of women student veterans from the military to higher education. As of 2021, women represented nearly 20% …

Racialized differences in the prevalence of drug use disorder among transgender Veterans

Abstract: Aim: Structural discrimination and racism (SDR) influences health outcomes, like substance use, for transgender individuals and those with minoritized racial/ethnic …