In their own words: Women Veterans identify the personal consequences of military sexual trauma victimization

Abstract: This qualitative study provides a platform for women veterans to inform our perspective of their experienced impacts following military sexual trauma (MST). We engaged 23 …

Prevalence of sexual desire and arousal difficulties among women veterans: a retrospective cohort design

Abstract: Low sexual desire and arousal are associated with several negative health outcomes, including reduced quality of life, depression, anxiety, and relationship discord. …

In her own words: a phenomenological analysis of stories told by female service members and Veterans after traumatic brain injury

Abstract: PURPOSE: Given the majority of Service Members and Veterans (SMV) who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are male, the female experience with TBI has not been …

Racial and ethnic disparities in reproductive health outcomes among women Veterans: A research note

Abstract: There are a growing number of U. S. women veterans. The goal of this study was to examine the frequency of reproductive health conditions, as well as racial/ethnic …

Advance care directive preferences in women Veterans: A snapshot

Abstract: Prior research characterizes mainly male veteran preferences at end of life using the Veterans Administration Advance Directive (VA AD), there has been no specific …

Barriers and facilitators to mental healthcare for women veterans: a scoping review

Abstract: Background: Traditionally, veteran research and support have centred on the requirements of a predominantly male population. However, as female participation in the …

Women veterans' attitudes toward family involvement in PTSD treatment: a mixed-Methods examination

Abstract: Family member (FM) involvement in treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has the potential to enhance veterans' sense of support and connection and reduce …

Voices of Women Veterans with Lower Limb Prostheses: a Qualitative Study

Abstract: Background: Women Veterans with amputation are a group with unique needs whose numbers have grown over the last 5 years, accounting for nearly 3% of all Veterans with …

Moving Women Veterans' Health Research Forward: a Special Supplement

Abstract: Women’s increased rate of participation in the US military is reshaping the Veteran population. With the growing number of women Veterans, it is imperative to …

Perceived Contraceptive Counseling Quality Among Veterans Using VA Primary Care: Data from the ECUUN Study

Abstract: Background: High-quality contraceptive counseling is critical to support Veterans’ reproductive autonomy and promote healthy outcomes. Objective: To describe perceived …

Gynecologist Supply Deserts Across the VA and in the Community

Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) refers patients to community providers for specialty services not available on-site. However, community-level …

Exploring the Acceptability of Expanded Perinatal Depression Care Practices Among Women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Veterans receive obstetrical care from community-based providers contracted through the Veterans Health Administration (VA); however, Veterans remain …