US women Veterans: Military skill transfer and career outcomes

Abstract: Purpose: Women veterans, a rapidly growing segment of the US veteran population, bring unique skills to the workforce, often acquired during their military service. We …

Moral injury and nicotine dependence from electronic cigarettes among women Veterans: A behavioral economic perspective

Abstract: BACKGROUND: While moral injury is associated with adverse health behaviors among veterans, no studies have examined the association between e-cigarette consumption among …

Posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and gynecological-related distress in trauma-exposed women Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Sexual violence predicts both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and distress during gynecological health care. Yet sexual trauma represents only one event …

The association between substance use and suicidality among women Veterans, 2015 to 2019: A secondary analysis of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women Veterans are at increased risk for both substance use and suicidality, both of which can contribute to early morbidity and mortality. AIMS: This study …

Health-related social needs and outpatient and emergency department use among US women Veterans: NHIS 2015–2018

Abstract:Background: Women Veterans are a rapidly growing population for whom health-related social needs (HRSNs) may influence their health care use within Veterans Health …

Development of a patient decision aid to prevent firearm suicide among US women reserve and National Guard Veterans

Abstract: Background: Firearms are the leading method of suicide death among women Veterans, accounting for nearly half of such deaths. Interventions addressing firearm suicide …

Addressing mental health needs among New York's recently separated Veterans: Findings and policy implications from RAND's understanding Veterans in New York study

Abstract: Statement for the record submitted to the New York State Assembly Standing Committees on Veterans’ Affairs, Mental Health, and the New York State Assembly Subcommittee …

Prevalence of toxic exposures among women Veterans with breast or gynecologic cancers receiving Veterans Affairs (VA) care

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Toxic exposures have been linked to hormonal disruption and DNA damage, increasing risk for hormone-sensitive cancers, such as breast and gynecologic …

Association of menopausal hormone therapy with incident cardiovascular disease in women Veterans

Abstract: Aims: The impact of menopausal hormone therapy (HT), and its timing on cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains controversial in women. The aim of the study is to examine the …

Characteristics of women Veterans with incident breast and gynecologic cancers in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Background: There is an increase in breast and gynecologic cancer cases treated within Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Objectives: To describe the age and race of …

Social support intervention for enhancing smoking treatment utilization and cessation among Veterans in the United States: A pilot study

Abstract: Objective: Social support interventions may enhance access and use of evidence-based tobacco cessation treatments (EBCTs). We assessed the feasibility of a proactive …

Exploring PrEP uptake in young women Veterans: Insights from a detailed chart review within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) within the US Veterans Health Administration (VHA) remains modest, especially among younger women. Younger …