We Have a Long Way to Go: A Case Study Examination of Older Women Veterans’ Experiences in VA Primary Care

Women Veterans are a growing population with complex care needs. While previous research has examined the experiences of women Veterans, little attention has been paid to the specific experiences of older women Veterans. These case studies present the experiences of 2 older women Veterans who have b...

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Published in:Inquiry (Chicago) 2020, Vol.57, p.1-7
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