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Predicting suicidal ideation in psychiatrically hospitalized veterans using the death/suicide implicit association test: a prospective cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: We investigated whether the Death/Suicide Implicit Association Test (D/S-IAT) predicted suicidal ideation (SI) in psychiatric inpatients. Methods: One …

Military sexual trauma and its association with mental health among sexual minority and heterosexual Veterans in the United States

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of military sexual trauma (MST) by sexual orientation, characteristics of sexual minority (SM) and …

Rural Veterans with HIV and alcohol use disorder receive less video telehealth than urban Veterans

Abstract: Purpose: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is highly prevalent among Veterans with HIV. Rural Veterans with HIV are at especially high risk for not receiving appropriate …

Prevalence of hyperacusis diagnosis in Veterans who use VA healthcare

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The primary objective was to estimate the prevalence of hyperacusis diagnosis in treatment-seeking Veterans, paying attention to when it is diagnosed in …

Cross-sectional examination of physical Abuse victimization differences between lesbian, gay, bisexual, and heterosexual Service members in the U.S. military, 2018

Abstract: The primary objective was to analyze the association between sexual orientation and physical abuse victimization using a representative sample from the U.S. active-duty …

Prevalence and clinical characteristics of recreational and at-risk/problematic gambling among low-income U.S. Veterans: Results from the National Veteran Homeless and Other Poverty Experiences (NV-HOPE) Study

Abstract: This study examined associations between recreational gambling (RG) and at-risk/problem gambling (ARPG), and clinical measures of mental illness and substance use, …

Veterans Health Administration enrollees' choice of care setting relates to the expansion of care options: Evidence from screening colonoscopies before and after the MISSION Act

Abstract: Objective: To estimate whether those enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) were less likely to use VHA‐delivered colorectal cancer screening …

Combat deployed service members by blast TBI and service separation status 5-years post-deployment: Comparison of cognitive, neurobehavioral, and psychological profiles of those who left vs. those still serving

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Longitudinal research regarding the pre- and post-separation experience has been relatively limited, despite its potential as a major life transition. …

Continuation of buprenorphine during hospitalization and subsequent retention in therapy: an observational study in Veterans Administration hospitals

Abstract: Background: Inpatient hospitalization has the potential to disrupt buprenorphine therapy. Objective: Among patients receiving outpatient buprenorphine prior to admission, …

The impact of perceived everyday discrimination and income on racial and ethnic disparities in PTSD, depression, and anxiety among veterans

Abstract: Black and Hispanic/Latinx individuals experience a greater burden of mental health symptoms as compared to White individuals in the general population. Examination of …

Rule-based identification of individuals with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease using clinical notes from the United States Veterans Affairs healthcare system

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Early identification of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a clinical and research imperative. Use of diagnostic …

Initial mild traumatic brain injury characteristics and recovery patterns among females across the United States military service academies: A report from the NCAA-DoD CARE consortium

Abstract: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) has been described in the United States (US) military service academy cadet population, but female-specific characteristics and …