2022
Post-9/11 deployment history and the incidence of breast cancer among women veterans
Gaffey A, Han L, Ramsey C, Skanderson M, Dziura J, Driscoll M, Burg M, Brandt C, Bastian L, Haskell S. Post-9/11 deployment history and the incidence of breast cancer among women veterans. Annals Of Epidemiology 2022, 77: 98-102. PMID: 36470323, DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2022.11.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAfghan Campaign 2001-Breast NeoplasmsFemaleHumansIncidenceIraq War, 2003-2011MaleMilitary PersonnelRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesVeteransConceptsOEF/OIF deploymentBreast cancerWomen veteransHealthcare utilizationHormone replacement therapy useRetrospective cohort studyVeterans Affairs (VA) careHealthy soldier effectOEF/OIFCohort studyTherapy useBC incidenceHormonal contraceptivesLifestyle factorsPrimary careBC diagnosisLower incidenceOperations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi FreedomWomenIncidenceGreater likelihoodIraqi FreedomVeteransCancerCare
2021
Baseline Characteristics from the Women Veterans Cohort Study: Gender Differences and Similarities in Health and Healthcare Utilization
Gaffey AE, Burg MM, Rosman L, Portnoy GA, Brandt CA, Cavanagh CE, Skanderson M, Dziura J, Mattocks KM, Bastian LA, Haskell SG. Baseline Characteristics from the Women Veterans Cohort Study: Gender Differences and Similarities in Health and Healthcare Utilization. Journal Of Women's Health 2021, 30: 944-955. PMID: 33439756, PMCID: PMC8290312, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2020.8732.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsWomen Veterans Cohort StudyCardiovascular risk factorsVeterans Health AdministrationRisk factorsHealthcare utilizationWomen veteransCohort studyHealth outcomesNontraditional cardiovascular risk factorsTraditional cardiovascular risk factorsUnique healthcareMental healthSingle-site painVHA healthcare systemVHA medical centersVeterans Affairs (VA) careHealth risk factorsOutside health servicesPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsMultisite painBaseline characteristicsPsychosocial comorbiditiesChronic painCardiovascular diseaseMedical Center
2020
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pain Intensity in Young Adults.
Athar W, Card ME, Charokopos A, Akgün KM, DeRycke EC, Haskell SG, Yaggi HK, Bastian LA. Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Pain Intensity in Young Adults. Annals Of The American Thoracic Society 2020, 17: 1273-1278. PMID: 32644865, PMCID: PMC7640622, DOI: 10.1513/annalsats.201910-750oc.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesHumansIraq War, 2003-2011PainRisk FactorsSleep Apnea, ObstructiveYoung AdultConceptsObstructive sleep apneaPain intensityYoung adultsSevere painSleep apneaVeterans Health Administration primary care clinicsDiagnosis of OSAMultivariate logistic regression modelEffective OSA treatmentSevere pain intensityAverage pain intensityPrimary care clinicsBody mass indexHigher pain intensityMental health diagnosesElectronic medical recordsCross-sectional analysisLogistic regression modelsCohort studyOlder patientsCare clinicsChronic painMass indexSmoking statusOSA treatmentFactors Associated With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Veterans of Recent Wars Receiving Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Care
Coleman BC, Corcoran KL, DeRycke EC, Bastian LA, Brandt CA, Haskell SG, Heapy AA, Lisi AJ. Factors Associated With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Veterans of Recent Wars Receiving Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Care. Journal Of Manipulative And Physiological Therapeutics 2020, 43: 753-759. PMID: 32534740, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2019.10.016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAfghan Campaign 2001-Armed ConflictsChiropracticCohort StudiesComorbidityCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansIraq War, 2003-2011Logistic ModelsMaleManipulation, ChiropracticMiddle AgedMusculoskeletal PainPain ManagementPrevalenceStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesUnited States Department of Veterans AffairsVeteransConceptsPost-traumatic stress disorderOEF/OIF/OND veteransBody mass indexSubstance use disordersChiropractic carePTSD diagnosisPain intensityMass indexStress disorderUse disordersOperations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom/New DawnPrior PTSD diagnosisSevere pain intensityVA chiropractic clinicDiagnosis of PTSDPain management outcomesPrimary outcome measureNational cohort studyElectronic health record dataHealth record dataManagement of veteransCross-sectional analysisPosttraumatic stress disorderClinical characteristicsCohort studyBarriers to cardiovascular disease preventive behaviors among OEF/OIF/OND women and men veterans.
Cavanagh CE, Rosman L, Chui PW, Bastian L, Brandt C, Haskell S, Burg MM. Barriers to cardiovascular disease preventive behaviors among OEF/OIF/OND women and men veterans. Health Psychology 2020, 39: 298-306. PMID: 31999178, PMCID: PMC7078021, DOI: 10.1037/hea0000844.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCardiovascular DiseasesCohort StudiesFemaleHumansIraq War, 2003-2011MalePrevalenceUnited StatesVeteransConceptsOEF/OIF/OND veteransLow response ratePreventive behaviorsCardiovascular diseaseResponse rateCVD risk preventionEndorsement of barriersSex differencesMultivariate logistic regressionVeterans Health AdministrationDisease preventive behaviorsPrevalence of barriersImplementation science methodsInadequate social supportCVD incidenceCVD riskLifestyle changesElevated riskMen veteransRisk individualsHealth AdministrationMultivariate analysisLogistic regressionMore menMore womenSex Differences in Associations Between Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Tobacco Use Among Veterans of Recent Conflicts
Gross GM, Bastian LA, Smith NB, Harpaz-Rotem I, Hoff R. Sex Differences in Associations Between Depression and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Tobacco Use Among Veterans of Recent Conflicts. Journal Of Women's Health 2020, 29: 677-685. PMID: 31934813, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2019.8082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPosttraumatic stress disorderTobacco usePTSD symptomsFemale veteransSex differencesAssociation of depressionTobacco use cessationBaseline interview dataCross-sectional associationsMental health conditionsLogistic regression modelsPosttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomsBinary logistic regression modelSex-specific barriersTobacco usersSymptomsStress disorderAlcohol useHealth conditionsDepressionDisorder symptomsVeteran sampleMH conditionsIntervention strategiesEffects of demographicsSevere Maternal Morbidity Among a Cohort of Post-9/11 Women Veterans
Combellick JL, Bastian LA, Altemus M, Womack JA, Brandt CA, Smith A, Haskell SG. Severe Maternal Morbidity Among a Cohort of Post-9/11 Women Veterans. Journal Of Women's Health 2020, 29: 577-584. PMID: 31905319, DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2019.7948.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere maternal morbidity eventSevere maternal morbidityMaternal morbidityMorbidity eventsVeteran womenVeterans AffairsChart reviewWomen veteransHealth statusPerinatal mental healthSurveillance methodologyWomen's health statusQuality of carePositive predictive valueMental health problemsOperation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation New Dawn VeteransPregnancy outcomesOperation New Dawn veteransDiseases codesMorbidityInternational ClassificationNew Dawn veteransOutpatient dataPredictive valueHealth problems
2018
Opioid Use Among Veterans of Recent Wars Receiving Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Care
Lisi AJ, Corcoran KL, DeRycke EC, Bastian LA, Becker WC, Edmond SN, Goertz CM, Goulet JL, Haskell SG, Higgins DM, Kawecki T, Kerns RD, Mattocks K, Ramsey C, Ruser CB, Brandt CA. Opioid Use Among Veterans of Recent Wars Receiving Veterans Affairs Chiropractic Care. Pain Medicine 2018, 19: s54-s60. PMID: 30203014, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pny114.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOEF/OIF/OND veteransOpioid prescriptionsChiropractic visitsOpioid useChiropractic careOperations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom/New DawnMore opioid prescriptionsVA chiropractic servicesPercentage of veteransCross-sectional analysisOpioid receiptClinic visitsClinical characteristicsCurrent smokingSevere painChiropractic clinicChiropractic servicesVisitsHigher likelihoodVeteransPrescriptionCareFurther studiesAdministrative dataOne-third
2017
Incident Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Men and Women Veterans After Return From Deployment
Haskell SG, Brandt C, Burg M, Bastian L, Driscoll M, Goulet J, Mattocks K, Dziura J. Incident Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Men and Women Veterans After Return From Deployment. Medical Care 2017, 55: 948-955. PMID: 28984707, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000801.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCardiovascular risk factorsCV risk factorsRisk factorsImpact of sexWomen veteransClinical Modification diagnostic codesIncident cardiovascular risk factorsPrimary care visitsCoronary artery diseaseElectronic health record dataRisk of obesityVeterans Health AdministrationIncident risk factorsHealth record dataMental health conditionsBlack womenNew International ClassificationCare visitsCohort studyArtery diseaseFemale sexDiagnostic codesIncidence rateProtective effectInternational ClassificationValidation of Veterans Affairs Electronic Medical Record Smoking Data Among Iraq- and Afghanistan-Era Veterans
Calhoun PS, Wilson SM, Hertzberg JS, Kirby AC, McDonald SD, Dennis PA, Bastian LA, Dedert EA, The VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC Workgroup, Beckham JC. Validation of Veterans Affairs Electronic Medical Record Smoking Data Among Iraq- and Afghanistan-Era Veterans. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2017, 32: 1228-1234. PMID: 28808856, PMCID: PMC5653558, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-017-4144-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic medical recordsSmoking statusHealth factorsSmoking dataVeterans Health Administration electronic medical recordsVA electronic medical recordsReceiver-operating curveAfghanistan-era veteransMental Health StudyIraq/AfghanistanCohort studyCurrent smokersFormer smokersData collection dateMedical recordsStudy visitPsychiatric statusHealth StudySmokersKappa statisticsConclusionsThe useSelection biasStatusVeteransFactor dataCigarette Smoking and Musculoskeletal Pain Severity Among Male and Female Afghanistan/Iraq Era Veterans
Green KT, Wilson SM, Dennis PA, Runnals JJ, Williams RA, Bastian LA, Beckham JC, Dedert EA, Kudler HS, Straits-Tröster K, Gierisch JM, Calhoun PS. Cigarette Smoking and Musculoskeletal Pain Severity Among Male and Female Afghanistan/Iraq Era Veterans. Pain Medicine 2017, 18: 1795-1804. PMID: 28340108, PMCID: PMC6051440, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw339.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAfghan Campaign 2001-Cigarette SmokingFemaleHumansIraq War, 2003-2011MaleMiddle AgedMusculoskeletal PainPrevalenceSex DistributionVeteransConceptsSevere musculoskeletal painMusculoskeletal painCigarette smokingPain severityDepressive symptomsHealth care service utilizationEra veteransCigarette smoking statusMultivariate logistic regressionOperation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom veteransPost-traumatic stress disorder symptomsMusculoskeletal pain severityHealth care needsSelf-reported race/ethnicityGender-based risk factorsOperation Iraqi Freedom veteransCurrent pain severityIraqi Freedom veteransRace/ethnicityVeteran smokersCurrent smokingFemale nonsmokersSmoking statusCigarette smokersRisk factors
2016
Cigarette Smoking Status and Receipt of an Opioid Prescription Among Veterans of Recent Wars
Bastian LA, Driscoll MA, Heapy AA, Becker WC, Goulet JL, Kerns RD, DeRycke EC, Perez E, Lynch SM, Mattocks K, Kroll-Desrosiers AR, Brandt CA, Skanderson M, Bathulapalli H, Haskell SG. Cigarette Smoking Status and Receipt of an Opioid Prescription Among Veterans of Recent Wars. Pain Medicine 2016, 18: 1089-1097. PMID: 27659441, DOI: 10.1093/pm/pnw223.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCurrent pain intensityOpioid prescriptionsPain intensitySmoking statusOEF/OIF/OND veteransCurrent smokersFormer smokersOpioid useVeterans Health Administration primary care clinicsOperations Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom/New DawnMild pain intensityMore opioid prescriptionsSevere pain intensityNumeric rating scalePrimary care clinicsCigarette smoking statusCross-sectional analysisOpioid receiptFormer smokingCohort studyCurrent smokingCare clinicsChronic painCigarette smokersSmoking cessationThe Association Between Military Sexual Trauma and Use of VA and Non-VA Health Care Services Among Female Veterans With Military Service in Iraq or Afghanistan
Calhoun PS, Schry AR, Dennis PA, Wagner HR, Kimbrel NA, Bastian LA, Beckham JC, Kudler H, Straits-Tröster K. The Association Between Military Sexual Trauma and Use of VA and Non-VA Health Care Services Among Female Veterans With Military Service in Iraq or Afghanistan. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2016, 33: 2439-2464. PMID: 26802046, PMCID: PMC4956588, DOI: 10.1177/0886260515625909.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUse of VAMilitary sexual traumaNon-VA health careHealth care servicesDepression symptomsOperation Enduring FreedomHealth careCare servicesFemale veteransVA mental health servicesCombat exposureVA service utilizationVA health careMental health disordersMental health servicesSexual traumaAssociation of MSTPhysical health problemsMental health outcomesService utilizationHealth disordersCombat-related experiencesHealth outcomesHealth problemsHealth services
2015
Receipt of Prescription Opioids in a National Sample of Pregnant Veterans Receiving Veterans Health Administration Care
Kroll-Desrosiers AR, Skanderson M, Bastian LA, Brandt CA, Haskell S, Kerns RD, Mattocks KM. Receipt of Prescription Opioids in a National Sample of Pregnant Veterans Receiving Veterans Health Administration Care. Women's Health Issues 2015, 26: 240-246. PMID: 26549242, DOI: 10.1016/j.whi.2015.09.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrescription opioid usePregnancy windowsOpioid prescriptionsPsychiatric diagnosisWomen veteransPregnant veteransOpioid usePrescription opioidsVeterans Health Administration (VHA) careMultivariable logistic regression modelVeterans Health Administration (VHA) servicesNontraumatic joint disordersPain management strategiesHealth-related variablesLogistic regression modelsPhysical health variablesPotential undertreatmentVHA servicesJoint disordersVHA systemOperation Enduring FreedomBack problemsOpioidsHealth variablesNational databaseSmoking Status and Pain Intensity Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans
Volkman JE, DeRycke EC, Driscoll MA, Becker WC, Brandt CA, Mattocks KM, Haskell SG, Bathulapalli H, Goulet JL, Bastian LA. Smoking Status and Pain Intensity Among OEF/OIF/OND Veterans. Pain Medicine 2015, 16: 1690-1696. PMID: 25917639, DOI: 10.1111/pme.12753.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAfghan Campaign 2001-FemaleHumansIraq War, 2003-2011MalePainPain MeasurementPrevalenceSmokingVeteransConceptsOEF/OIF/OND veteransSevere pain intensityPain intensityFormer smokersSmoking statusCurrent smokersCurrent smokingPain numerical rating scaleMultivariable logistic regression analysisCurrent pain intensityCurrent smoking statusPrimary outcome measureHigher pain intensityNumerical rating scaleLogistic regression analysisService-connected disabilityPost-traumatic stress disorderSample mean ageReported pain intensityElectronic medical recordsNon-veteran populationsFormer smokingMild painSevere painTraumatic Stress DisorderInfertility Care Among OEF/OIF/OND Women Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs
Mattocks K, Kroll-Desrosiers A, Zephyrin L, Katon J, Weitlauf J, Bastian L, Haskell S, Brandt C. Infertility Care Among OEF/OIF/OND Women Veterans in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Medical Care 2015, 53: s68-s75. PMID: 25767979, PMCID: PMC4410265, DOI: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000301.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNon-VA providersInfertility diagnosisWomen veteransInfertility assessmentInfertility careInfertility treatmentInfertility servicesService-connected disability ratingStudy periodHealth careComprehensive medical careVA health careMental health diagnosesReproductive health careYounger women veteransMilitary sexual traumaDefense Manpower Data CenterVA carePositive screenDisability ratingsVA usersSmall proportionICD-9Military dischargeCPT codes