Beyond physical and mental health: The broader impacts of intimate partner violence on psychosocial well-being among women and men Veterans

Abstract: Research on the consequences of experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) has predominantly focused on specific physical and mental health outcomes and have emphasized …

Beyond symptom reduction: Veterans' goals for posttraumatic stress disorder treatment

Abstract: Despite a varied selection of available trauma-focused evidence-based psychotherapies (TF-EBPs) for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), few veterans receive a full …

LGBTQ+ status and sex of record in Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder: Demographics, comorbidities, and outpatient encounters

Abstract: Objectives: This study aims to analyze differences between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) and non-LGBTQ+ Veterans with post-traumatic stress …

Residential migration among Veterans with experience of housing instability

Abstract: Housing instability is an important determinant of health and can lead to reduced life expectancy as well as other poor outcomes. While homelessness is often perceived as …

Mental health treatment among U.S. military Veterans: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: Background: In the United States (U.S.), the prevalence of anxiety and depression is increasing, yet significant barriers to mental health treatment remain. U.S. military …

Mixed method study of feasibility and acceptability of electronic screening for measurement-based symptom monitoring of Veterans accessing mental health treatment in Veterans Affairs community care program settings

Abstract: Background: 2022 survey data showed 29% of Veterans utilized Veterans Affairs (VA) paid health care at a non-VA facility, 6% higher than in 2021. Despite an increase in …

National analysis of more than 48,000 Veterans with human immunodeficiency virus demonstrates CD4/CD8 ratio as a risk marker for anal intraepithelial lesions and anal cancer

Abstract: Background: Anal squamous intraepithelial lesions are identifiable and treatable precancerous lesions that lack defined risk factors determining screening necessity. …

An antimicrobial stewardship intervention on antibiotic prophylaxis for transrectal prostate biopsies in a Veteran population

Abstract: This retrospective review describes changes in prophylactic antibiotic prescribing practices for Veterans undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy (TRUPB) …

Military institutional betrayal: A quantitative analysis of perceived inadequate transition support and institutional betrayal among U.S. Veterans

Abstract:This study examined the association between perceived inadequate military transition support and institutional betrayal during the transition of U.S. military veterans …

Suicide risk assessment and management protocol for research within the Department of Veterans Affairs

Abstract: Escalating rates of suicide among U.S. military Veterans have prompted the Department of Veterans Affairs to prioritize Veteran suicide as a chief clinical concern. …

The first salute: Why ethical onboarding matters for Veteran hires

Abstract: As military veterans transition into civilian employment, they often encounter cultural misalignment, operational ambiguity, and identity shifts that can hinder their …

Exploring the impact of military sexual trauma on mental health and educational attainment for women Veterans: A phenomenological study

Abstract: There is little research that examines the impact that military sexual trauma (MST) has on mental health and educational attainment for women veterans. This study …