Key result
Women Veterans using VA primary care report high multimorbidity, with 70% preferring female providers.
Why the study?
Women Veterans are the fastest growing segment of new VA users, yet little is known about the characteristics of those who routinely access VA primary care overall or by age group.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,391)
Yes
Women Veterans routinely using VA primary care have complex physical and mental health multimorbidities, high rates of trauma exposure, and a strong preference for women-centered care.
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Supports VA expansion of trauma-informed, women-centered care; leaves open effects on outcomes in multimorbid Veterans.
Sheahan et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Women Veterans routinely using VA primary care (n=1,391). Women Veterans who routinely utilize VA primary care have high rates of multimorbid physical and mental health conditions, with 62% reporting military sexual trauma and 70% preferring female providers for women-specific care.
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