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Mental Health Disorders Associated with Mammography Receipt Among Women Veterans

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  • Thad E. Abrams

  • Amy Gravely

  • Elisheva Danan

  • Paulo Shiroma

  • Paul Thuras

  • Anders Westanmo

  • December 10, 2025

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    Breast cancer is prevalent among women, with 1 in 8 diagnosed, emphasizing the importance of early detection through mammography.

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    Mental health disorders, including depression and PTSD, are linked to lower mammography screening rates among female veterans.

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    The study focuses on women veterans aged 50-54, addressing previous research limitations by narrowing the age range and specifying mental health conditions.

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    Key factors affecting mammography rates include provider characteristics, patient demographics, and system-level variables within the VHA.

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    The study aims to evaluate the relationship between mental health disorders and mammography participation in a national cohort of women veterans.

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Mental Health Disorders Associated with Mammography Receipt Among Women Veterans

  • by Thad E. Abrams, Amy Gravely, Elisheva Danan, Paulo Shiroma, Paul Thuras, Anders Westanmo

  • December 10, 2025

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