Perspectives of VA healthcare from rural women veterans not enrolled in or using VA healthcare.
Carly M RohsKaren R AlbrightLindsey L MonteithAmber D LaneKelty B FehlingPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Although VHA has substantially expanded healthcare services for women Veterans, awareness of such services and the nuances of eligibility and enrollment remains an impediment to enrolling in and using VHA healthcare among rural women Veterans. Recommended strategies include targeted communication with rural women Veterans not enrolled in VHA care to increase their awareness of the enrollment process, eligibility, and expansion of women's healthcare services. Creative strategies to address access and transportation barriers in rural locations are also needed.