2024
Obesity in U.S. low-income veterans:Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and homelessness
Stefanovics E, Potenza M, Tsai J. Obesity in U.S. low-income veterans:Prevalence, clinical characteristics, and homelessness. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2024, 173: 317-325. PMID: 38574595, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.03.041.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow-income veteransU.S. veteransPrevalence estimates of obesityAssociated with low socioeconomic statusEstimates of obesityBurden of obesityWeight management programAssociated with co-occurrenceLow socioeconomic statusPrevalence of obesityPsychiatric medication useImprove overall healthU.S. veteran populationNationally representative sampleQuality of lifePositive reframingSocioeconomic statusPrevalence estimatesTargeted interventionsVeteran populationActive copingMedication useOverall healthCoping stylesRepresentative sample
2023
Emergency Department Use Among Recently Homeless Adults in a Nationally Representative Sample
Ryus C, Stefanovics E, Tsai J, Rhee T, Rosenheck R. Emergency Department Use Among Recently Homeless Adults in a Nationally Representative Sample. Western Journal Of Emergency Medicine 2023, 0: 894-905. PMID: 37788030, PMCID: PMC10527843, DOI: 10.5811/westjem.59054.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchChronically homeless veterans with gambling disorder: Epidemiology, clinical correlates, and traumatic experiences
Stefanovics E, Potenza M, Szymkowiak D, Tsai J. Chronically homeless veterans with gambling disorder: Epidemiology, clinical correlates, and traumatic experiences. Journal Of Psychiatric Research 2023, 164: 118-124. PMID: 37339548, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2023.05.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric treatmentGambling disorderChi-square testChronic homelessnessClinical correlatesDescriptive epidemiologyLow educational attainmentElevated oddsSuicidal thoughtsLogistic regressionTraumatic experiencesMental healthSubstance useHomeless veteransHomeless ProgramVeteransTreatmentLower ratesEpidemiologyBehavioral concernsDisordersStudy of factorsCorrelatesAnalysis of varianceEducational attainment
2022
Does Street Outreach Engage Its Intended Target Population? Clinical Experience in the Veteran’s Health Administration Homeless Service Programs
Lo E, Tsai J, Stefanovics EA, Rosenheck R. Does Street Outreach Engage Its Intended Target Population? Clinical Experience in the Veteran’s Health Administration Homeless Service Programs. Psychiatric Quarterly 2022, 93: 1003-1016. PMID: 36331755, DOI: 10.1007/s11126-022-10004-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmbulatory Care FacilitiesHealth ServicesHumansIll-Housed PersonsReferral and ConsultationVeteransConceptsStreet outreachRates and correlates of dual diagnosis among adults with psychiatric and substance use disorders in a nationally representative U.S sample
Jegede O, Rhee TG, Stefanovics EA, Zhou B, Rosenheck RA. Rates and correlates of dual diagnosis among adults with psychiatric and substance use disorders in a nationally representative U.S sample. Psychiatry Research 2022, 315: 114720. PMID: 35834863, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2022.114720.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubstance use disordersDual diagnosisPsychiatric disordersIndependent correlatesUse disordersDrug use diagnosesService use characteristicsPoor mental HRQOLRelated Conditions Wave IIINational Epidemiologic SurveyRepresentative US sampleMental HRQOLSUD diagnosisUse diagnosesTreatment needsEpidemiologic SurveyWave IIIAdult traumaMedical problemsSuicide attemptsDiagnosisDisordersAdultsFurther studiesSocial support
2021
The association of opioid use disorder and homelessness nationally in the veterans health administration
Manhapra A, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck R. The association of opioid use disorder and homelessness nationally in the veterans health administration. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2021, 223: 108714. PMID: 33865213, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108714.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderSubstance use disordersVeterans Health AdministrationRisk factorsUse disordersHealth AdministrationUnited States Veterans Health AdministrationCo-morbid risk factorsPrevalence of OUDMajor risk factorMultivariate logistic regressionHomeless veteransHigher unadjusted oddsCross-sectional analysisClinical factorsVHA patientsNon-homeless veteransUnadjusted oddsVHA careFiscal year 2012US veteransOdds ratioHigh prevalenceHigher oddsPsychiatric diagnosis
2019
Adverse Consequences of Co-Occurring Opioid Use Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder Compared to Opioid Use Disorder Only
De Aquino JP, Sofuoglu M, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck R. Adverse Consequences of Co-Occurring Opioid Use Disorder and Cannabis Use Disorder Compared to Opioid Use Disorder Only. The American Journal Of Drug And Alcohol Abuse 2019, 45: 527-537. PMID: 31112429, DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2019.1607363.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug use disordersOpioid use disorderUse disordersOpioid prescriptionsCo-occurring opioid use disordersNational Veterans Health Administration dataVeterans Health Administration dataCo-occurring opioidEmergency department visitsHealth Administration dataInpatient psychiatric admissionCannabis use disorderOpioid prescribingClinical characteristicsED visitsDepartment visitsInpatient admissionsPsychiatric admissionsFiscal year 2012Lower riskPatientsBivariate analysisAdministration dataDisordersHigher likelihoodPrevalence and multi-morbid correlates of homelessness among veterans with HIV infection nationally in the veterans health administration
Stefanovics EA, Rosenheck RA. Prevalence and multi-morbid correlates of homelessness among veterans with HIV infection nationally in the veterans health administration. Psychology Health & Medicine 2019, 24: 1123-1136. PMID: 30900465, DOI: 10.1080/13548506.2019.1595680.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsNational VHA administrative dataVeterans Health Administration (VHA) servicesVHA administrative dataVeterans Health AdministrationHIV-positive veteransPreventive psychosocial interventionsHIV-positive usersHIV diagnosisHIV infectionUnadjusted riskFiscal year 2012Independent riskHigh riskHIVPsychosocial interventionsHealth AdministrationSubstantial riskIndependent effectsVeteransRiskAdministrative dataRisk of homelessnessCorrelatesInfection
2018
Opioid use disorder and homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration: The challenge of multimorbidity.
Iheanacho T, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck R. Opioid use disorder and homelessness in the Veterans Health Administration: The challenge of multimorbidity. Journal Of Opioid Management 2018, 14: 171-182. PMID: 30044482, DOI: 10.5055/jom.2018.0447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsOpioid use disorderVeterans Health AdministrationUse disordersAgonist therapyHomeless veteransRisk ratioRisk factorsService useHealth AdministrationOpioid agonist therapyGreater service useMajor risk factorChallenges of multimorbidityAlcohol use disorderPercent of veteransMore multimorbidityClinical correlatesVHA usersFiscal year 2012Vulnerable veteransMultimorbidityBivariate analysisGreater riskLogistic regressionMajor cause
2014
Predictors of Attendance in a Group-Based Model of Case Management for Supported Housing
Tsai J, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck RA. Predictors of Attendance in a Group-Based Model of Case Management for Supported Housing. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 2014, 37: 324-328. PMID: 24684180, DOI: 10.1037/prj0000059.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGroup attendersCase managementMore mental health symptomsMental health symptomsPredictors of attendanceMental health problemsPeer support modelClinical characteristicsGroup attendanceHealth problemsHealth symptomsVeterans AffairsPast monthAttendersMore daysSignificant differencesRegression analysisAdministrative dataMonthsGroupPredictorsGroup-based modelsAttendanceAttendance recordsSymptomsHealth and well-being of homeless veterans participating in transitional and supported employment: Six-month outcomes
Leddy M, Stefanovics E, Rosenheck R. Health and well-being of homeless veterans participating in transitional and supported employment: Six-month outcomes. The Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development 2014, 51: 161-174. PMID: 24805902, DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2013.01.0011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnalysis of VarianceAttitude to HealthEmployment, SupportedFemaleHealth StatusHumansIll-Housed PersonsMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedOccupational TherapyPatient Outcome AssessmentPersonal SatisfactionQuality of LifeRehabilitation, VocationalSelf ConceptSocial SupportStress Disorders, Post-TraumaticUnited StatesVeteransConceptsNon-vocational outcomesSix-month outcomesHomeless veteransSerious mental illnessGreater increaseCompetitive employment ratesTreatment daysPublic support incomeMental illnessSecondary analysisVeterans AffairsGreater decreaseIndividual PlacementOutcomesVeteransVocational servicesGreater improvementSupported EmploymentDaysDiverse outcomes