Background: Research exploring prevalence of, and factors associated with, increased risk of experiencing or perpetrating Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse (IPVA) in military …
Codebeautify.org Text to HTML Converter Abstract: Service member retention is a crucial aspect in maintaining and advancing the U.S. military and its mission. To increase …
Abstract: In the USA, oral emergency contraception (EC) use to prevent unintended pregnancy is increasing. Oral EC methods include levonorgestrel (LNG) and ulipristal acetate …
Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) refers patients to community providers for specialty services not available on-site. However, community-level …
Abstract: Rates of suicide and unintended overdose death are high among midlife and older women, yet there is paucity of data identifying women at greatest risk. Psychoactive …
Abstract: Eating disorders (EDs) are severe and costly mental illnesses that impact men and women of all ages. EDs are prevalent among veterans and affect as many as 9% of male …
Abstract: Experience of sexual violence (SV) is prevalent among the Veteran population and associated with many negative mental and physical health outcomes including suicidal …
Abstract: Background: Little is known about women veterans’ intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic or the impacts of pandemic-related stress on …
Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Administration does not cover or provide abortion under any circumstances —a policy more stringent than the federal standard, which …
Abstract: Background: United States (US) rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI) in women, especially gonorrhea and chlamydia, have increased over the past decade. Women …
Abstract: Background: Women veterans experience higher levels of stress-related symptoms than their civilian counterparts. Psychological stress is associated with greater …
Abstract: Background: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) is the largest integrated health system in the US and provides access to comprehensive primary care. Women Veterans …