The Risks, Invisibility, and Health Issues Facing Women Veterans Who Are Homeless

Conard, Patricia L.; Keller, Michael J.; Armstrong, Myrna L.

doi:10.1016/j.nwh.2021.09.007

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“…11 This under-identification of homeless female Veterans has implications for program funding and planning, leading to less resources being allocated toward meeting their unique needs. 12 A 2012 systematic review of the state of the literature on female Veterans experiencing homelessness found that most of the studies examined epidemiological characteristics and risk factors for homelessness among women Veterans. 13 That review noted that access to care was an area where there was a particular paucity of research, with only two of the 26 articles located examining this topic among women Veterans experiencing homelessness.…”

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Systematic review of access to healthcare and social services among US women Veterans experiencing homelessness

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2023

Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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Background: Studies suggest female Veterans are under-identified as homeless in the VA healthcare system, which may impact their ability to access necessary services. In addition, the increasing number of female Veterans experiencing homelessness requires a better understanding of their access to necessary healthcare and social care. Objectives: The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the barriers and facilitators for access to healthcare and social care among women Veterans experiencing homelessness. Design: A mixed methods systematic review was conducted and includes quantitative and qualitative primary research studies. Data sources and methods: Seven databases were searched for quantitative or qualitative research studies. Studies which addressed access or use of healthcare or social services, which were focused on female Veterans or allowed for comparison between male and female Veterans were included. Data were synthesized using a convergent integrated approach. Results: Thirty-five studies met inclusion criteria; 27 quantitative, 6 qualitative and 2 mixed methods studies. Three main themes resulted: (1) the comparison of access and use of healthcare and social services between women and men; (2) female specific barriers to access or use of social and health services; (3) female specific facilitators to access or use of social and health services. Conclusions: Results showed although women Veterans had similar or better outcomes with permanent housing programming compared to men, gaps remain in the provision of emergency and short-term housing accommodations. In addition, many studies found that homeless women Veterans were unaware of the healthcare and social services available through the VA. Programs and policies need to ensure they are maximizing their reach to women Veterans experiencing homelessness by providing outreach and education, so they understand the benefits available when they discharge from the military and to understand the unique healthcare and social needs of women Veterans.

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confidence: 99%