Primary sources of health care among LGBTQ+ veterans: Findings from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

Hunter HahnKelly H BurkittMichael R KauthJillian C ShipherdJohn R Blosnich

Published in: Health services research (2022)

Female and younger LGBTQ+ veterans appear far less likely to use VHA/military for health care compared to their cisgender, heterosexual peers; however, because of small sample sizes, estimates may be imprecise. Future research should corroborate these findings and identify potential reasons for these disparities.

Keyphrases

healthcare
risk factors
affordable care act
public health
current status
posttraumatic stress disorder
health information
social media