Publications by authors named "Abby Mulcahy"
Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adults experience disability at twice the rate of cisgender (non-TGD) adults in the US. TGD people of color and low-income TGD people experience intersecting discrimination that may compound chronic conditions and disability. To our knowledge, no research has focused on chronic conditions among TGD Medicare beneficiaries with disabilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other (LGBTQ+) people with disabilities when interacting with healthcare professionals related to their gender identity, sexuality, and disability.
Subject And Methods: Historically marginalized groups face many inequities in health care. However, little is known about the intersectional experiences of LGBTQ+ people with disabilities when receiving health care given their likelihood to encounter multiple marginalizations.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the use of VA-purchased care among post-9/11 veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI), highlighting their increased health-related complexities compared to other veterans.
- Findings show that 51% of veterans with TBI utilized VA-purchased care, and almost all of these individuals (99%) also received VA-delivered outpatient care.
- Factors such as the severity of TBI, health risk scores, and mental health conditions (like PTSD and depression) significantly influenced the likelihood of these veterans using VA-purchased care from 2016 to 2019.
This study explored the impact of delayed and foregone care due to COVID-19 on well-being among disabled and gender diverse adults. Using data from the 2021 National Survey on Health and Disability and logistic regression modeling we assessed the impact of delayed or foregone care due to COVID-19 on well-being among disabled people ( = 1638), with comparisons between cisgender ( = 1538) and gender diverse ( = 100) people with disabilities. We report odds ratios (OR) and confidence intervals (CI).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The Veterans Health Administration (VA) provides low- to no-cost care to enrolled veterans with low incomes. This study assessed the associations between VA coverage and medical financial hardship among U.S.
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