Examining factors affecting alcohol use and health care access among minority and women veterans
Multimethod Examination of Individual and Environmental Factors Associated with Alcohol Use and Behavioral Health Care Disparities Among Racial/Ethnic Minority and Women Veterans
['FUNDING_R01'] · RAND CORPORATION · NIH-10934343
This study is looking at how things like discrimination and access to care affect alcohol use and health among women veterans and veterans from different racial and ethnic backgrounds who don’t use VA services, with the goal of finding ways to improve their health care.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | RAND CORPORATION (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10934343 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the individual and environmental factors that influence alcohol use and behavioral health care disparities among racial/ethnic minority and women veterans. By recruiting 2,000 veterans who do not use VA services, the study aims to understand how perceived discrimination and access to care affect their health outcomes. The research employs a multimethod approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data to provide a comprehensive view of the challenges faced by these veterans. The findings could help identify barriers to care and inform strategies to improve health services for this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are racial/ethnic minority and women veterans who are not currently receiving care through the VA system.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who exclusively use VA services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to behavioral health care and tailored interventions for minority and women veterans struggling with alcohol use.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been some research on veterans' health care disparities, this study's focus on non-VA attending veterans and environmental factors is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES
- RAND CORPORATION — SANTA MONICA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: DAVIS, JORDAN P — RAND CORPORATION
- Study coordinator: DAVIS, JORDAN P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.