Abstract:The purpose of the study was to examine the race and gender differences among retired enlisted service members in work self-determination regarding the decision to …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Prior studies at the national level indicate that primary care wait times exceeded the 20-day veterans Health Administration (VA) wait time standards set for …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal pain condition that has not been thoroughly studied in relation to environmental exposures and …
Abstract: Background: Black individuals have higher incidence and mortality rates of prostate cancer than White individuals, and existing literature on treatment sequencing …
Abstract: Background: U.S. Veterans have a greater prevalence and earlier onset of cardiovascular disease than non-Veterans. Thus, blood pressure (BP) control is particularly …
Abstract: Objective: Potentially morally injurious events (PMIEs) involve transgressions of one's deeply held sense of right and wrong. Race-related stress may be a source of …
Abstract:The United States Veterans Health Administration (VHA) provides care for female veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST), which is harassment and …
Abstract: Study objectives: Disparities in access to care and healthcare system inequities result in race-based health care outcome differences. Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), …
Abstract: As healthcare systems adopt data-driven methods to determine resource allocation for treating low back pain (LBP), it is critical to evaluate equity in time-to-follow-up …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to determine whether demographic representation among U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-sponsored trials differs from trials …
Abstract: Background: Veterans show increased vulnerability to trauma exposure. Yet, there is limited research examining Veterans’ prevalence of experiencing different trauma …
Abstract: Introduction: Insomnia and sleep apnea (SA) can have adverse effects on operating aircraft. This study examined trends in insomnia and SA incidence rates in U.S. military …