Rates and predictors of follow-up care and treatment initiation among women Veterans after a positive alcohol screen

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Gender-related disparities in access to alcohol-related care exist in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care system. Understanding differences …

Non-Veterans Affairs primary care staff knowledge and attitudes regarding women Veterans' cardiovascular health

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite burgeoning evidence of elevated cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among women veterans, relatively little is known about the current state of …

Remote access to urinary incontinence treatments for women Veterans: The PRACTICAL randomized clinical trial

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: Initial treatment for urinary incontinence (UI) includes behavioral treatment. However, access to care may be limited. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness …

2025 women warriors report

Abstract: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population in the veteran community, yet there is limited research focusing specifically on their military and veteran experiences. …

A 3-step theory informed examination of PTSD, interpersonal challenges, hopelessness, and suicidal ideation in women Veterans with military sexual trauma

Abstract: U.S. military veterans are at a greater risk of suicide than non-veteran adults, and this risk is exacerbated in women veterans who have experienced military sexual …

Environmental and occupational risks to reproductive health in women service members and Veterans

Abstract: Women have played a vital role in the U.S. military for decades, with their presence steadily increasing. However, despite this growth, research on the unique …

Assessing the psychosocial impact of mobility assistive technology on women Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Despite the growing number of women Veterans with disabilities, data on how well mobility assistive technology (MAT) meets their needs are limited. …

Enhancing awareness and care: Addressing military sexual trauma among women Veterans

Abstract: Military sexual trauma (MST) significantly impacts the health and well-being of women veterans in the US military, where women constitute 16.3% of active-duty service …

Women Veterans’ use of gender-specific, online, social support systems for social identity after military service

Abstract:The number of women veterans serving in the military is growing. This qualitative study explored women veterans' perspectives and experiences with gender-specific online …

Changes in reproductive and sexual health diagnoses of women Veterans using Department of Veterans Affairs health care between FY2010 and FY2018

Abstract: Background: Women veterans are the fastest growing group of new Veterans Health Administration (VA) users with more than half a million using VA care in 2018. VA has …

Developing physically and psychologically safe exercise spaces: Insights from women Veterans on trauma-informed exercise interventions

Abstract: Exercise benefits both physical and mental health. However, women veterans (WVs) face unique barriers to exercise which may be mitigated by trauma-informed practices such …

Women Veterans and risk of illicit substance use and use disorders, 2015-2019 and 2021: A secondary analysis of the National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women veterans are at risk for substance use and substance use disorders, although there remains limited data on substance use in women veterans. METHODS: A …