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PLoS Medicine, 2021 BackgroundHomelessness continues to be a pressing public health concern in many countries, and mental disorders in homeless persons contribute to their high rates of morbidity and mortality. Many primary studies have estimated prevalence rates for mental
Stefan Gutwinski +3 more
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Health disparities in chronic liver disease
Hepatology, EarlyView., 2022 Abstract The syndemic of hazardous alcohol consumption, opioid use, and obesity has led to important changes in liver disease epidemiology that have exacerbated health disparities. Health disparities occur when plausibly avoidable health differences are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations.
Ani Kardashian +3 more
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Living Conditions, Ability to Seek Medical Treatment, and Awareness of Health Conditions and Healthcare Options among Homeless Persons in Tokyo, Japan [PDF]
, 2011 Empirical data indicative of the health conditions and medical needs of homeless persons are scarce in Japan. In this study, with the aim of contributing to the formulation of future healthcare strategies for the homeless, we conducted a self ...
Hoshino, Hiromi +10 more
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Funeral for a Homeless Vagrant? Religious and Social Margins
Religions, 2021 A “homeless vagrant” was the term used by Protestant clergy of the first half of the twentieth century for a man without name, family or history who died on the street.
Lucy Bregman
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Facilitators and barriers to neighborhood social integration
American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract Social isolation has reached concerning rates, particularly in the wake of the COVID‐19 pandemic. Social integration is critical to combatting social isolation and loneliness by promoting a sense of community and belonging. Yet, most existing research centers on fostering close personal relationships within family and friend networks.
Joelle Fuchs +6 more
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Mental disorders and the use of primary health care services among homeless shelter users in the Helsinki metropolitan area, Finland [PDF]
, 2017 Background: Homelessness is associated with increased morbidity, mortality and health care use. The aim of this study was to examine the role of mental disorders in relation to the use of 1) daytime primary health care services and 2) after hours primary
Eriksson, Johan G. +6 more
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Foot Conditions among Homeless Persons: A Systematic Review. [PDF]
PLoS One, 2016 IntroductionFoot problems are common among homeless persons, but are often overlooked. The objectives of this systematic review are to summarize what is known about foot conditions and associated interventions among homeless persons.MethodsA literature ...
To MJ, Brothers TD, Van Zoost C.
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Healthcare for the Homeless Curriculum
MedEdPORTAL, 2015 Introduction Medical schools and residency training programs need to graduate future physicians who are comfortable providing care to underserved and marginalized populations.
Andrew Coyle
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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract The provision of residential and community‐based services for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) has become increasingly important following the deinstitutionalization movement. Much of the existing research on supportive housing focuses on housing outcomes rather than exploring how the program helps its residents thrive in the ...
Kenna E. Dickard, Greg Townley
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Dying without Dignity: Homeless Deaths in Los Angeles County: 2000 - 2007 [PDF]
, 2007 This report is an investigation into 2,815 homeless deaths in Los Angeles County between January, 2000 and May, 2007, based on statistics provided by the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.
Bob Erlenbusch +3 more
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