Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Women Veterans are at increased risk for poor pregnancy outcomes and are increasingly using Veteran Affairs (VA) for maternity benefits. VA Women's Health …
Abstract: The aim of this study is to examine health over almost 20 years of follow-up among women Gulf War veterans and women Gulf Era veterans and compare their health to that of …
The ENHANCE study by Combat Stress aimed to provide guidance on improving access to the best evidence-based treatment for women veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma …
Abstract: Moral injury describes and explains the biological, psychological, sociological, and spiritual wounds service members may develop when they are betrayed by leadership or …
Abstract: Objective: This randomized comparative effectiveness trial evaluated a novel insomnia treatment using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) among women veterans. …
Abstract: Individuals who conform strongly to masculine norms tend to have more mental health problems relative to other individuals. However, knowledge about the contribution of …
Abstract: Objective: To explore the link between mental health, physical well‐being, and reproductive system pathology in females who suffered war‐related concussions. Methods: …
Abstract: Women veterans are often underserved in both the research into and provision of mental health treatment. This study explored women veterans’ experiences of mental …
Abstract: Our aim was to determine rates of postpartum mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) among U.S. women Veterans and the overlap among PMADs. We further sought to identify PMAD …
Abstract: Background: Capturing military sexual trauma (MST) exposure is critical for Veterans’ health equity. For many, it improves access to VA services and allows for …
Abstract: Despite being high health care utilizers, many women Veterans perceive their pain condition to be poorly understood by their providers, which can be a strong demotivator …
Abstract: Women veterans have unique life experiences and mental health needs, perhaps in part related to their high rates of exposure to traumatic events including military sexual …