ODVA Women Veterans Health Care Study 2016

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34. Why did you choose not to use VA health services for counseling or mental health care? (select all that apply) I have private insurance or an HMO I am covered by Medicare, Oregon Health Plan, or Indian Health Services I cannot get time off work (or time I get off is without pay) I do not have access to child care or I cannot afford child care I feel uncomfortable or unsafe going to the VA I do not like the care I receive from the VA I do not like the that when I go to the VA there are always new/different providers The VA does not offer the services I need I do not have transportation I did not know who to call/where to go Other, please explain

Population: - Served in the United States Military - Woman or identifies as a woman - Has a service-connected disability - Have seen a health care provider for counseling or mental health services in the last 18 months - Received counseling or mental health care services through non-VHA only

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