Research roundup: The financial impact of military service

Abstract: In 2014, 46.7 million Americans – 14 percent of the population – were living in poverty. Every day millions of Americans are forced to make tough choices based on …

From service to struggle: Exploring the link between service-connected disability and poverty among Veteran households

Abstract: I examine the relationship between service-connected disability and poverty among veteran households using data from the 2009-2019 1-year American Community Survey. I …

Screening rates for hepatitis B and C among low-income US Veterans: Data from the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences Study

Abstract: Screening for viral hepatitis is considered a high-priority area in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Yet, few studies have examined viral hepatitis screening …

“We’re trained to survive.”: Veterans’ experiences seeking food assistance

Abstract: Purpose. Food insecurity threatens veterans’ health, yet little is known about their experiences seeking food assistance. Thus, we studied veterans’ experiences as …

Prevalence of eviction, home foreclosure, and homelessness among low-income US veterans: the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences study

Abstract: Housing stability is essential for health and social well-being, and the United States is focused on preventing homelessness among veterans, so this study examined the …