Abstract: Military Veterans with Gulf War Illness (GWI), a "medically unexplained" persistent physical syndrome (PPS), have difficult experiences of care, in part, due to …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Cancer is a leading cause of death in people experiencing homelessness, who are more commonly diagnosed with late-stage disease and have poorer survival after …
Abstract: Background: The International Trauma Interview (ITI) is the first clinician-administered diagnostic tool developed to assess posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …
Abstract: BACKGROUND: This study was conducted to determine whether demographic representation among U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)-sponsored trials differs from trials …
Abstract: With an estimated military food insecurity rate of 25 percent, according to 2018 and 2020 survey data, policymakers are interested in whether levels and components of …
Abstract:Introduction: Military service can significantly impact human health, with research showing that veterans experience higher mortality rates than the general population. …
Abstract: Importance: The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implemented the Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation (CSRE) in 2019 to standardize suicide risk assessment across …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Military Health System (MHS)-insured newborns receive care in military and civilian hospitals. Differences in delivery location and corresponding payment …
Abstract: This research investigated associations between hypertensive patients with COVID-19 who did and did not use specific antihypertensive medications and had incurred …
Abstract: Military membership may put individuals at risk for eating disorders (EDs) due to military specific risk factors such as strict physical fitness requirements, increased …
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between patient-provider race concordance and the likelihood of being screened for suicide risk in Veterans Health Administration …
Abstract: Background/Objectives: Suicides among U.S. military veterans are alarmingly high, driven by factors such as mental health issues, combat exposure, and history of mild …