Examining Sex-Based Delays in Utilizing Advocacy Support Services Among Australian Military Veterans
Implications for Health Care Access and Suicide Prevention
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15465697 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Andrew Prevett (0000-0002-5822-2939, Flinders University, corresponding author), Martin Short (0000-0003-2764-8037, Charles Sturt University), Monica Short, M Morrissey (0000-0002-8864-1632, Charles Sturt University), Ben Wadham (0000-0003-1340-3485, Flinders University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 11 |
| Pages | 1467-1467 |
| Publication date | 2024-11-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph21111467 |
| PMID | 39595734 |
| OpenAlex | W4404048305 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 22 |
This study explores the impact of sex on delays experienced by Australian military veterans in accessing advocacy support services within the veterans' non-profit sector. A detailed analysis of intake records from 150 injured veterans who entered the Returned and Services League of Australia's advocacy program in 2021 reveals significant disparities between male and female veterans in seeking assistance. On average, male veterans delay accessing support by 20.4 years post-service, compared to 9.1 years for female veterans. These prolonged delays hinder veterans' ability to secure financial and medical support from the Department of Veterans' Affairs, limiting timely access to essential healthcare services. As a result, delays can exacerbate physical and psychological symptoms, impede recovery, and increase the risk of suicide. The findings provide valuable insights for international healthcare professionals on the influence of military culture and traditional masculine norms in shaping veterans' help-seeking behaviors. By understanding these dynamics, healthcare practitioners can develop targeted, sex-sensitive interventions that address specific barriers faced by male and female veterans. Ensuring timely access to advocacy support is crucial for improving health outcomes and reducing suicide risk in this vulnerable population
Health care · Injury prevention · Medical emergency · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Political science · Psychiatry · Suicide prevention · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Medicine · Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation velocity | recent |
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| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |