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Some veterans suffer more than others. For those who are challenged by living in civilian life, this study strongly emphasised that veterans are often their own best source of support. Peer\u2010to\u2010peer support groups for women veterans were highly encouraged as a vital part of their well\u2010being.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The data obtained in this study provided us with rich information for nursing practice, including an understanding of the way of being of women veterans, suicide, military sexual trauma, and homelessness assessment, significant community resources, the significance of having peer\u2010to\u2010peer support groups, and the policies and research needed.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Reporting Method<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Patient or Public Contribution<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study did not include patient or public involvement in its design, conduct, or reporting.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1111\/jan.70072","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,10]],"date-time":"2025-07-10T11:19:43Z","timestamp":1752146383000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["A Participatory Exploration of Woman Veterans' Peer Support: An Analysis Guided by Ricoeur's Philosophy"],"prefix":"10.1111","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2749-1968","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Wyona M.","family":"Freysteinson","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Nelda C. 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