The Importance of the Veteran’s Voice: Three Veterans Recount Their Engagement with VA Research

Maxwell, Harry L; Smith-Benson, Paula A; Velasquez, Beverly; Kaminstein, Dana; Brown, Kimberly M.

doi:10.1007/s11606-021-07103-x

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“…They may be especially hesitant to seek treatment if they have experienced discrimination within the health care setting or if they have friends or family members who have experienced such discrimination (e.g., being treated differently when health care providers learn you are educated or being perceived as a "thug" based on how you dress for appointments; Progovac et al, 2020). Similar themes have emerged in qualitative work with Veterans (Chrystal et al, 2022;Maxwell et al, 2022), highlighting a need to understand the impact of discrimination on treatment-seeking behaviors in Veteran populations.…”

Section: Role Of Racial Discriminationmentioning

confidence: 84%

Impact of discrimination and coping on Veterans’ willingness to seek treatment for physical and mental health problems.

Miller¹,

Monk²,

Flores³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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Objective: This study aimed to provide insight into health disparities among Veterans by (a) documenting the prevalence of physical and mental health problems in a racially diverse sample of Veterans, (b) comparing Veterans' willingness to seek treatment for various physical and mental health conditions, and (c) examining the impact of discrimination and coping on willingness to seek treatment. Method: Veterans reported on current physical and mental health symptoms and the importance of treatment for various health conditions. Patterns were examined in the full sample (N = 334, 32% female) and the subsample who reported hazardous alcohol use in the past year (n = 116, 33% female). Linear regression was used to test alternative coping as a moderator of the association between experiences with discrimination and willingness to seek treatment among Veterans of color (n = 242, 37% female). Results: Participants reported greater willingness to seek treatment for physical than mental health conditions. Sleep problems (75%) and substance use (74%) were the most prevalent health behaviors, but they were rated lowest in treatment importance. Among Veterans of color, everyday experiences with discrimination were generally associated with less willingness to seek physical or mental health treatment, but often only among those who denied use of coping strategies. Conclusions: Veterans are least willing to seek treatment for the health conditions that are most prevalent in their communities. Coping strategies may mitigate the negative association between discriminatory experiences and willingness to seek treatment among Veterans of color. Public Health Significance StatementThis study indicates that Veterans are least willing to seek treatment for the health behaviors that are most prevalent within their communities (sleep problems, alcohol, and other drug use). Importantly, coping strategies may mitigate the negative associations between discriminatory experiences and willingness to seek treatment among Veterans of color.

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Section: Role Of Racial Discriminationmentioning

confidence: 84%

Impact of discrimination and coping on Veterans’ willingness to seek treatment for physical and mental health problems.

Miller¹,

Monk²,

Flores³

et al. 2023

Psychology of Addictive Behaviors

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From the Editor’s Desk: the Evolving Journey of Engaging Patients as Research Partners

Frosch

2022

J GEN INTERN MED

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Birds of a Feather: Advancing US Active Duty, Reservist, and Veteran Medical Research, Together

Babyar¹

2022

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The Importance of the Veteran’s Voice: Three Veterans Recount Their Engagement with VA Research

Cited by 6 publications

References 3 publications

Impact of discrimination and coping on Veterans’ willingness to seek treatment for physical and mental health problems.

Impact of discrimination and coping on Veterans’ willingness to seek treatment for physical and mental health problems.

From the Editor’s Desk: the Evolving Journey of Engaging Patients as Research Partners

Birds of a Feather: Advancing US Active Duty, Reservist, and Veteran Medical Research, Together

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