Diana J Burgess, Emily M Hagel Campbell, Mariah Branson, Collin Calvert, Roni Evans, Kelli D Allen, Ann Bangerter, Lee J S Cross, Mary A Driscoll, Sierra Hennessy, John E Ferguson, Jessica K Friedman, Marianne S Matthias, Laura A Meis, Melissa A Polusny, Stephanie L Taylor, Brent C Taylor
BACKGROUND: Although studies have documented higher rates of chronic pain among women Veterans compared to men Veterans, there remains a lack of comprehensive information about potential contributors to these disparities. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study examined gender differences in chronic pain and its contributors among 419 men and 392 women Veterans, enrolled in a mindfulness trial for chronic pain. We conducted descriptive analyses summarizing distributions of baseline measures, obtained by survey and through the electronic health record...
2024: Women's health reports