Table 1
Participant Demographic Information.
| MEAN | RANGE | SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 32.40 | 28–35 | 2.70 |
| Male | Female | Non-Binary | |
| Gender Identity | 2 (40%) | 2 (40%) | 1 (20%) |
| White | Middle Eastern | Other | |
| Race | 4 (80%) | 1 (20%) | 0 (0%) |
| Heterosexual | Bisexual | Other | |
| Sexuality | 3 (60%) | 2(40%) | 0 (0%) |
| Married | Single | Separated | |
| Relationship Status | 2 (40%) | 2 (40%) | 1 (20%) |
| High School | Bachelors | Associates | |
| Highest Education | 2 (40%) | 2 (40%) | 1 (20%) |
| Part-Time | Unemployed | Other | |
| Employment Status | 3 (60%) | 2 (40%) | 0 (0%) |
| Full-time | Part-Time | ||
| Student Status | 5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Army | Navy | Air Force | |
| Previous Military Branch | 3 (60%) | 1 (20%) | 1 (20%) |
| E-5-7 | E-1-4 | Other | |
| Rank at Discharge | 4 (80%) | 1 (20%) | 0 (0%) |
| Twice | Once | None | |
| Deployment History | 2 (40%) | 2 (40%) | 1 (20%) |
| Yes | No | ||
| Current Mental | 3 (60%) | 2 (40%) | |
| Health Utilization | |||
| Yes | No | ||
| Past Mental Health Utilization | 4 (80%) | 1 (20%) | |
| VA | Other | ||
| Where Received Previous Treatment (n = 4) | 4 (100%) | 0 (0%) | |
| N = 5 |
Table 2
Cohen’s Kappa for Parent Codes.
| PARENT CODE | PARTICIPANT #1 | PARTICIPANT #2 | PARTICIPANT #3 | PARTICIPANT #4 | PARTICIPANT #5 | AVERAGE OVERALL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experiences as a student veteran | .95 | .82 | .91 | .86 | .77 | .86 |
| How managed distress | .87 | .81 | .71 | .86 | .66 | .78 |
| Reaching out for support | .84 | .63 | .67 | .83 | 1.00 | .79 |
| Stigma | .74 | .84 | .74 | .83 | .92 | .81 |
| Barriers to care | .78 | .68 | .69 | .68 | .83 | .73 |
| Transition affected access to care | .98 | 1.00 | .82 | .70 | .80 | .86 |
Table 3
Recommendations for Future Research and Support Services.
| 1. Utilize non-stigmatizing language when providing psychoeducation and support services |
| 2. Equip providers with knowledge and skills to practice with military/veteran cultural sensitivity and humility |
| 3. Recognize the heterogeneity of identities among SVs to promote inclusion and equity in services |
| 4. Promote continuity of care within systems and between providers |
| 5. Research cost in the context of other barriers to care |
| 6. Assess the impact of programs that target SV mental health on perceptions of stigma and barriers to care |
| 7. Further examine specific barriers to care among SVs |
| 8. Integrate self-directed care and peer mentorship into support services |
| 9. Explore engagement strategies for campus-based mental health services |
| 10. Proactively position inclusive, accessible, non-stigmatizing services on campus |