Results tagged‘Author: Nicholas A. Livingston’

Abstract: This study examined mental health treatment nonutilization among sexual minority versus heterosexual Veterans with demonstrated psychiatric need. Data were analyzed from …

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+ (LGBTQ+) veterans' and nonveterans' prevalence of potentially traumatic …

Abstract: Background: Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) is a common medical intervention sought by transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. Initiating GAHT in …

Abstract: Purpose: This study aimed to examine patient characteristics associated with receipt of gender-affirming hormone therapy in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). …

Abstract: Sexual minority veterans are at heightened risk for mental health conditions compared with their heterosexual peers. Subpopulations of the sexual minority community, …

Abstract: BACKGROUND: With few exceptions, previously conducted research on hazardous drinking among Veterans has employed samples in which the majority of participants identify as …

Abstract: Veterans who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, and other minoritized sexual orientations (LGBQ+) experience significant stigma-related barriers to health care, …

Abstract: Background: Veterans face high risk for HIV and substance use, and thus could be disproportionately impacted by the HIV and substance use disorder (SUD) "syndemic." HIV …

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Alcohol-related problems (e.g., physical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, impulse control, social responsibility) can have an impact on posttraumatic stress …

Abstract: Alcohol use is a significant concern nationally and research now highlights higher rates of alcohol attributable death (AAD) and years of potential life lost (YPLL) among …