Women are entering the military in record numbers—they currently comprise 20% of recruits, and it's estimated that by 2040, 18% of the Veteran population will consist of women Veterans. To support the healthcare needs of current and future women Veterans, the Veterans Health Administration supports a comprehensive women's health research agenda, including significant contributions from the VA's Health Systems Research (HSR). HSR has overseen the development of VA-wide and HSR-focused research agendas to advance scientific research that includes or focuses on women Veterans to better understand their health and healthcare needs and inform systematic improvements in their care. Below are links to the VA Women's Health Research Network (WHRN), research summaries/snapshots in key topical areas, published agendas, published systematic reviews, and additional resources.
In addition to the comprehensive research agenda established by VHA and the many specific HSR investigations, HSR has also funded the Women's Health Research Network (WHRN), composed of three partnered components: the Consortium, the Women's Health Practice-Based Research Network (WH-PBRN), and Multilevel Stakeholder Engagement. The WHRN enhances the conduct of VA women's health services research studies by building capacity, meeting field-based technical needs, and reducing barriers associated with conducting multi-site studies.
Upcoming
4/25/2024 - 12:00pm EST
Women Veterans’ Experiences of Harassment at VA Healthcare Facilities: What Have We Learned and Where Do We Need to Go?
4/30/2024 - 12:00pm EST
Bystander Intervention to Address Harassment in Healthcare Settings: State of the Evidence and Research at the Veterans Health Administration
5/7/2024 - 3:00pm EST
Perinatal Depression among Veterans: State of the Research and Future Directions
Past Sessions
3/18/2024 - Intimate Partner Violence Experience among Women Veterans: State of the Research
2/29/2024 - Emerging Evidence on Eating Disorders Research: A Focus on Women Veterans
7/17/2023 - Why and How to Address Gender and Sex in VA HSR&D Research