Barriers to Health Care Access and Utilization: A Study of Native American Women Veterans in Two Montana Reservations

AlMasarweh, Luma; Ward, Carol

doi:10.1108/s0275-495920160000034003

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“…Respondents’ comments also suggested a lack of understanding among civilian healthcare professionals of the issues faced by female veterans, as well as a lack of recognition that women may have experienced the same traumas as men during service. While these limited qualitative findings are not generalisable, they mirror previous US research in this area,11 which indicates that women in receipt of mental health treatment through the VHA do not feel recognised as veterans, and that their military-related experiences were not taken seriously 22–24. Furthermore, they concur with previous UK research in a small qualitative sample,18 in which female veterans reported a lack of recognition from civilian support services of their combat and frontline roles and that they may be dealing with the same type of trauma as male veterans.…”

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Gender differences in barriers to mental healthcare for UK military veterans: a preliminary investigation

et al. 2021

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IntroductionLimited UK research focuses on female military veterans’ gender-related experiences and issues when accessing civilian mental healthcare support. This study sought to illuminate a preliminary understanding of any gender differences in barriers that may discourage them accessing mental healthcare support.MethodsA total of 100 participants completed an open online survey of UK triservice veterans who identified as having experienced postmilitary mental health problems. They completed a 30-item Barriers to Access to Care Evaluation scale and were asked to elaborate using free-text questions. Resulting quantitative data were analysed for gender-related differences, while the qualitative text was thematically explored.ResultsWhile stigma, previous poor experience of mental healthcare and a lack of trust in civilian providers were found to act as barriers to postmilitary support for both men and women, significantly more women reported that their gender had also impacted on their intention to seek help. Women also commented on the impact of gender-related discrimination during service on their help-seeking experiences.ConclusionsWhile efforts are being made by the UK Ministry of Defence to reduce barriers to mental healthcare for those still serving in the Armed Forces, it has been more difficult to provide a similar level of support to the veteran population. With little veteran research focusing on the specific experiences of women, this study suggests that female veterans encounter specific access barriers and issues related to their gender. Further research is therefore needed to ensure these findings are addressed.

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Gender differences in barriers to mental healthcare for UK military veterans: a preliminary investigation

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“…Difficulty navigating the complex system of the Veterans Administration exacerbates stress in veterans and their families (Kaufman et al, 2016). This is particularly true on reservation lands that lack culturally competent care and transportation to access services (AlMasarweh & Ward, 2016).…”

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The Behavioral Health of American Indian/Alaska Native Populations: Risk and Resiliency

Baldwin

Eaves

Brown

et al. 2019

Foundations of Behavioral Health

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Risk andProtective Factors Project found the prevalence of DSM-IV disorders was 35.7% for women to nearly 50% for men (Beals et al., 2005). The most common disorder for women was post-traumatic stress disorder and for men, alcohol abuse and dependence. Significant levels of comorbidity were found among those with depressive and/or anxiety and substance use disorders (Beals et al., 2005).To fully understand the behavioral health disparities experienced by AI/AN, it is critical to examine the context in which they occur. High prevalence of behavioral disorders in AI/AN communities is believed to be linked to a number of historical and environmental factors, such as historical trauma and contemporary discrimination, as well as current-day unemployment, academic failure, high-risk occupations,

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Rural Native Veterans’ Perceptions of Care in the Context of Navigator Program Development

Jervis,

Kleszynski,

TallBull

et al. 2024

J. Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities

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Barriers to Health Care Access and Utilization: A Study of Native American Women Veterans in Two Montana Reservations

Cited by 5 publications

References 27 publications

Gender differences in barriers to mental healthcare for UK military veterans: a preliminary investigation

Gender differences in barriers to mental healthcare for UK military veterans: a preliminary investigation

The Behavioral Health of American Indian/Alaska Native Populations: Risk and Resiliency

Rural Native Veterans’ Perceptions of Care in the Context of Navigator Program Development

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