A retrospective analysis of factors impacting survival in United States military Veterans with multiple myeloma

Abstract: This study investigates the long-term outcomes and causes of death in multiple myeloma (MM) patients treated in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), with a focus on …

Racialized and beneficiary inequities in medication to treat opioid use disorder receipt within the US Military Health System

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) can be critical to managing opioid use disorder (OUD). It is unknown the extent to which US Military Health System …

Estimating the lifetime prevalence of incarceration in the U.S. Veteran population

Abstract: This brief report estimates the lifetime prevalence of incarceration among U.S. military veterans using data from three nationally representative U.S. samples: the …

The impact of race on pancreatic cancer treatment and survival in the nationwide Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Among patients with pancreatic cancer, studies show racial disparities at multiple steps of the cancer care pathway. Access to healthcare is a frequently …

The impact of perceived everyday discrimination and income on racial and ethnic disparities in PTSD, depression, and anxiety among veterans

Abstract: Black and Hispanic/Latinx individuals experience a greater burden of mental health symptoms as compared to White individuals in the general population. Examination of …

Exploring racial/ethnic disparities in substance dependence and serious psychological distress among US Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: There are substantial racial/ethnic disparities in substance use and mental health among civilian populations, but few studies have examined these disparities …

Rural military Veterans of color and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics occupational outcomes

Abstract: Although the literature on veteran differences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupational outcomes by gender is established and …

Racial and ethnic disparities in reproductive health outcomes among women Veterans: A research note

Abstract: There are a growing number of U. S. women veterans. The goal of this study was to examine the frequency of reproductive health conditions, as well as racial/ethnic …

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Prostate Cancer Outcomes in the Veterans Affairs Health Care System

Abstract: Prostate cancer (PCa) disproportionately affects African American men, but research evaluating the extent of racial and ethnic disparities across the PCa continuum in …

Severe maternal morbidity among women in the U. S. Military, 2003-2015

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess trends and correlates of severe maternal morbidity at delivery among active duty women in the U.S. military, all of whom are …

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in U.S. Veteran Health Characteristics

Abstract: Racial/ethnic health disparities persist among veterans despite comparable access and quality of care. We describe racial/ethnic differences in self-reported health …

Patterns and correlates of racial/ethnic disparities in posttraumatic stress disorder screening among recently separated veterans.

Abstract: Despite the high prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military veterans, there is a lack of knowledge about racial/ethnic differences. The current …