Disease prevalence and use of preventive services: comparison of female veterans in general and those with spinal cord injuries and disorders

Journal of Women's Health
Sherri L LavelaKe Chen

Abstract

Disease prevalence and use of preventive services may differ between women veterans in general and those with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI&D). Prevention is particularly important in SCI&D, and disparities may exist in receipt of this care, particularly when special equipment and body adjustments are needed, among women with SCI&D. To compare disease prevalence and preventive service use among female veterans in general and those with SCI&D, we conducted a cross-sectional survey among female veterans in general (n = 478) and those with SCI&D (n = 115). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey questions were administered to veterans with SCI&D and compared with 2003 CDC BRFSS data. Female veterans with SCI&D were similar in age and race but were better educated and less likely to be employed than female veterans in general. Coronary heart disease (CHD) prevalence was higher in those with SCI&D (17% vs. 8%, p < 0.0001). Health status was lower in SCI&D (27%) than in general female veterans (41%), p = 0.002. Fewer women with SCI&D, than female veterans in general reported having received recommended dental care (56% vs. 69%, p = 0.004), colon screening in prior 5 years (59% vs. 72%, p = 0.023) or prior ...Continue Reading

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