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Illness Experiences of Homeless Youth

Qualitative Health Research, 2004
The purpose of this study was to document the illness experiences of homeless youth. The research was a focused ethnography with 45 clinic- and street-based homeless youth aged 15 to 23 years. The authors noted gender differences for health-seeking behaviors, with most male youth reporting embarrassment about needing to seek care, and female youth ...
Josephine, Ensign, Michelle, Bell
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Pathways to youth homelessness

Social Science & Medicine, 2006
Research documents high levels of psychopathology among homeless youth. Most research, however, has not distinguished between disorders that are present prior to homelessness and those that develop following homelessness. Hence whether psychological disorders are the cause or consequence of homelessness has not been established.
Claudine, Martijn, Louise, Sharpe
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Health and Street/ Homeless Youth

Journal of Health Psychology, 2007
This article reviews the Canadian literature on health issues for homeless/street youth couched in terms of the broad determinants of health. A description of the target population is presented, followed by a discussion of the health risks associated with living in marginal and precarious situations `on the street'.
Katharine, Kelly, Tullio, Caputo
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Homeless Youth

Journal of Health & Social Policy, 1991
There are an estimated 100,000 to 300,000 adolescents living on the streets with no supervision, nurturance or regular assistance from a parent or responsible adult. These young people are not "Huck Finns" seeking adventure but have been forced into this lifestyle and frame of mind.
J, Bucy, N, Nichols
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Evaluating Child and Youth Homelessness

Evaluation Review, 2004
Following a review of approaches taken to generate accurate estimates of the scale of child and youth homelessness in America, this article documents the methods and results of a multipronged count of homeless children and youth in New Haven, Connecticut. The survey used in this count accessed demographics and service needs, and was administered on the
Sean A, Kidd, Kathryn, Scrimenti
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A risk profile comparison of homeless youth involved in prostitution and homeless youth not involved

Journal of Adolescent Health, 1991
All initial visits (n = 620) of runaway/homeless youths to an outpatient medical clinic over a 12-month period (July 1988-June 1989) were analyzed. Of these visits, 467 made by youth not involved in prostitution were compared with 153 visits by youth who were involved.
G L, Yates, R G, Mackenzie, J, Pennbridge, A, Swofford   +3 more
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Youth Homelessness and Social Stigma

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 2006
Building upon previous exploratory qualitative research (Kidd SA (2003) Child Adol Social Work J 20(4):235-261), this paper examines the mental health implications of social stigma as it is experienced by homeless youth. Surveys conducted with 208 youths on the streets and in agencies in New York City and Toronto revealed significant associations ...
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The Causes of Loneliness in Homeless Youth

The Journal of Psychology, 2005
Both homelessness and loneliness are pervasive in North America. In this study, the author compared the causes of the loneliness experienced by young homeless youth (n = 113) with that of counterparts in the general population (n = 211) who answered a 30-item yes-no questionnaire.
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Homeless Youth: A Concept Analysis

Journal of Community Health Nursing, 2011
INTRODUCTION. A variety of terms have been used to describe the homeless youth population. PURPOSE. The purpose of this article is to analyze the conceptual meanings of the term homeless youths by examining the evolution of the concept and its related terms in the current literature. Method.
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