Abstract: Importance: Veterans identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, additional orientations, or not sure (LGB+) may have unique health-related social needs. By addressing social …
Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Health-related social needs, downstream manifestations of social determinants or drivers of health, impact patients' health and well-being. To develop …
Abstract: Background: Addressing social needs is a priority for many health systems, including the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Nearly a quarter of Veterans reside in rural …
Abstract: Importance: Many social need screening to advance population health and reduce health disparities, but barriers to screening remain. Improved knowledge of patient …
Abstract: Purpose. Food insecurity threatens veterans’ health, yet little is known about their experiences seeking food assistance. Thus, we studied veterans’ experiences as …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Social risk factors, such as food insecurity and financial needs, are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, health conditions that are …
Abstract: Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system routinely screens Veterans for food insecurity, housing instability, and intimate partner violence, …