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Retaining U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) housing: Differences in housing exits among unsheltered and sheltered Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Permanent supportive housing programs, such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development-Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH), are a …

Multi-modal risk factors differentiate suicide attempters from ideators in military Veterans with major depressive disorder

Abstract: Background: The suicide rate for United States military veterans is 1.5× higher than that of non-veterans. To meaningfully advance suicide prevention efforts, research …

Drug overdose deaths among homeless Veterans in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: Background and aims: With an epidemic of drug overdoses, contemporary research is needed to examine drug overdose deaths among homeless populations. This study measured …

Comorbidities, tobacco exposure, and geography: Added risk factors of heat and cold wave-related mortality among U.S. Veterans with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Abstract: Rationale: Understanding the health risks associated with extreme weather events is needed to inform policies to protect vulnerable populations. Objectives: To estimate …

The extent to which race, PTSD symptoms, and attitudes toward help-seeking predict help-seeking intentions/help-seeking behavior among Veterans

Abstract: Veterans who are returning to civilian life often experience barriers to seeking mental healthcare. The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational …

Variation in urology care after urinary stone surgery among Veterans at high-risk for recurrence

Abstract: Objective: To determine rates of urology follow-up and implementation of stone prevention measures after stone surgery and to assess variation in care delivery within a …

Veteran preferences and willingness to share patient-generated health data

Abstract: Background: Technologies, including mobile health applications (apps) and wearables, offer new potential for gathering patient-generated health data (PGHD) from patients; …

Descriptive analysis of types and diagnoses associated with lower extremity amputation: Analysis of the US Veterans Health Administration database 2019-2023

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans in the US have higher rates of lower extremity amputation (LEA) compared to the general population and these rates have increased between 2008 and …

Financial well-being of U.S. military Veterans and health impact: Results from the survey of household economics and decisionmaking

Abstract: Objective: Research has shown that psychosocial well-being in veterans, including financial status, is related to better clinical outcomes after leaving military service. …

Trauma reactivation 50 years later: Yom Kippur war Veterans after the October 7 attack

Abstract: Fifty years after the Yom Kippur War began with a surprise attack, the October 7 terror attack caught Israelis off guard in yet another surprise attack. The current study …

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among U.S. military Veteran females and males and non-Veterans in the National Health Interview Survey

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a major risk factor for the development of multiple cancers. Active duty service members have higher rates of HPV …

The association between chronic pain, substance use, and primary care experience among Veterans with ongoing or recent homelessness

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain and problematic substance use are prevalent among Veterans with homeless experience (VHE) and may contribute to a challenging primary care …