Abstract: Background: Women veterans who experience certain conditions during pregnancy, such as gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and gestational diabetes, are at increased …
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 …
Abstract: Background: Social isolation is a global public health threat. Veterans are particularly at risk for social isolation due to high rates of comorbid physical and mental …
Abstract: Awareness of negative health impacts associated with food insecurity among US veterans is growing. Yet, little research has examined characteristics associated with …
Abstract: Social determinants of health (SDoH) refer to the conditions in the environments in which people live that affect health outcomes and risks. SDoH may provide proximal, …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore the social determinants of mental health (SDoMH) by race/ethnicity in a sample with equal access to healthcare. Using an adaptation of the World …
Abstract:Â Models of interdisciplinary primary care (IPC) may improve upon traditional primary care approaches in addressing addiction and social determinants of health. The …
Abstract:Â Veterans increasingly utilize both the Veteran's Health Administration (VA) and non-VA hospitals (dual-users). Dual-users are at increased risk of fragmented care and …
Abstract: Using three subsamples from the 2010 National Survey of Veterans (Westat 2010), this study explores health spillovers—the effects of the experience of one person on …
Abstract:Â Significant effort has been put forth to increase understanding regarding the role of the human microbiome in health- and disease-related processes. In turn, the United …