Factors Related to Attrition from VA Healthcare Use: Findings from the National Survey of Women Veterans

Abstract

While prior research characterizes women Veterans barriers to accessing and using Veterans Health Administration (VA) care, there has been little attention to women who access VA and use services, but then discontinue use. Recent data suggest that among women Veterans, there is a 30 % attrition rate within 3 years of initial VA use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2013
Accession Number
ADA603805

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  • Alison B. Hamilton
  • Donna L. Washington
  • Kristina M. Cordasco
  • Susan M. Frayne

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attrition
  • Delivery Of Health Care
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Mental Health
  • Minority Groups
  • Patient Care
  • Sampling
  • Sexual Assault
  • Surveys
  • Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Veterans Health
  • Women'S Health

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