APS

29th APS Annual Convention · 2017

Health Disparities in Veterans: An Evidence Map

Boston, MA · May 2017

Poster Session · General

  • Karli Kondo
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Karli Kondo
    Oregon Health & Science University
  • Allison Low
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Teresa Everson
    Oregon Health & Science University
  • Teresa Everson
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Christine Gordon
    Oregon Health & Science University
  • Stephanie Veazie
    Portland VA Research Foundation
  • Crystal Lozier
    VA Portland Health Care System
  • Michele Freeman
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Devan Kansagara
    Oregon Health & Science University
  • Devan Kansagara
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Makalapua Motu'apuaka
    Portland VA Research Foundation
  • Makalapua Motu'apuaka
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Aaron Mendelson
    Oregon Health & Science University
  • Mark Friesen
    N/A
  • Robin Paynter
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Caroline Friesen
    N/A
  • Johanna Anderson
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Erin Boundy
    Portland VA Healthcare System
  • Ana Quinones
    Oregon Health & Science University
  • Somnath Saha
    Oregon Health & Science University
  • Somnath Saha
    Portland VA Healthcare System

Abstract

Our maps illustrate the prevalence of health disparities in Veterans, reported in 351 studies. Studies examining disparities by race/ethnicity were the most highly represented, followed by women and mental health conditions. Very few studies examined disparities related to LGBT identity or homelessness. Disparities findings vary widely by population and outcome.

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