Award
United States Department of Veterans Affairs HX-21-009
Understanding Community-based Mental Healthcare for Rural Veterans with Military Sexual Trauma
Recipient
MICHAEL E DEBAKEY VA MEDICAL CENTER
Awarded
January 08, 2026
Identifier
HX-21-009
Research project funded by the VA to improve mental healthcare for rural Veterans with military sexual trauma through community engagement and qualitative research methods.
Description
The project focuses on understanding and improving community-based mental healthcare for rural Veterans, especially those with military sexual trauma. The research involves qualitative interviews, secondary data analysis, and community engagement strategies. The project aims to support VCCP and other community providers in delivering MST-related mental healthcare. The project includes training in qualitative data analysis, community-engaged research methods, and program development.