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Disability and its consequence on consumption: evidence from Ethiopian households Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-26 Netsanet Getahun Mengistie
This paper examines the prevalence of disability and its effect on non-health consumption using the World Bank’s Living Standards Measurement Study two-year panel data consisting of 4954 Ethiopian ...
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A thematic analysis of perceptions of VHA emergency care and suicide risk assessment among Veterans experiencing homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-26 Evan R. Polzer, Suzanne M. Thomas, Adam R. Kinney, Molly E. Penzenik, Lindsey L. Monteith, Lisa A. Brenner, Ryan Holliday
Introduction: Veterans who are homeless are at elevated risk for suicide, and often access Veterans Health Administration (VHA) emergency services to address their health needs. We sought to explor...
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Rational choice? choosing the street over the shelter Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Sara Brallier, Stephanie Southworth
In this paper, we explore how individuals experiencing homelessness decide whether or not to use the available shelters in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. From a rational choice perspective, we explo...
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Exploring women’s pathways to homelessness using the life history calendar1 Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-20 Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, Heather Doherty, Ariel Jimenez
Trauma history is a major risk factor for homelessness because of debilitating mental health and trauma symptoms that reduce a survivor’s ability to maintain healthy psychological functioning.The o...
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Factor structure and invariance of the 12-item general health questionnaire (GHQ-12) for a sample of people in situations of homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Esteban Sánchez-Moreno, Ana Isabel Corchado-Castillo, Iria Noa de la Fuente-Roldán
People in situations of homelessness (PSH) have high levels of psychological impairment. Few studies have analyse the suitability of the instruments used to measure these levels. The aim of this st...
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Analyzing the CTOSH listserv to understand the needs, barriers, resources, and strategies used by homeless service providers in central Texas Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-05 Whitney Thurman, Elizabeth Heitkemper, Tara Hutson, Kirsten Layton Sinay, Haley Glaeser, Ebonie Trice, Heran Kidane, Ivan Dolotina
People experiencing homelessness (PEH) have complex needs but access barriers and unclear communication channels contribute to many needs being unmet. The purpose of the current study was to examin...
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“It feels like I’m a step closer to my ultimate goal of stable housing:” a qualitative study of unhoused people’s experiences in alternative shelters in Portland Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-06-26 Emily Leickly, Jacen Greene, Todd Ferry
In recent years, alternatives to congregate shelters have emerged, including tiny home villages and motel conversions. Existing research indicates that these alternative shelter modalities are asso...
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Public transit and the needs of people experiencing homelessness: a directed content analysis guided by Maslow’s hierarchy of needs Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-06-18 Anne Nordberg, Jaya B. Davis, Stephen Mattingly
Transportation has rarely been a variable of interest in studying homelessness, yet its role in the lives of people experiencing homelessness (PEH), especially those in U.S. urban areas, is critica...
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A cost-effectiveness analysis of a housing and recovery program for people with severe and persistent mental illnesses and precarious housing Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 David Dunt, Susan Day, Natasha Brusco
The Doorway program supports people with Serious and Persistent Mental Illnesses (SPMIs) receiving care within Victoria’s public mental health system and who are precariously housed. This paper rep...
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What keeps you coming back? Health care experience and determinants of consistent follow-up among persons experiencing homelessness in Atlanta, GA Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-16 Richard Feng, Breanna Lathrop, Scott Santibañez
People experiencing homelessness have difficulties accessing primary care and maintaining follow-up. Little is known about what factors contribute to satisfaction with care and subsequent return vi...
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Exploring the role of psychological factors in diabetes management for people experiencing housing instability: a qualitative descriptive study of providers’ perspectives across Canada Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 Saania Tariq, Eshleen K. Grewal, Rachel B. Campbell, David J. T. Campbell
Psychological factors, such as mental health and cognition, are significant contributors to diabetes management, especially for those experiencing housing insecurity. Our aim was to explore the rol...
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Examining the potential use of technology in permanent supportive housing Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-23 Benjamin F. Henwood, Jordy Coutin, Tabashir Z. Nobari, Kiran George, Anand Panangadan
Research on using technology in permanent supportive housing (PSH) has been limited. This study conducted formative work on understanding how technology might benefit PSH tenants.Focus groups were ...
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Patterns of service needs and use by subgroups of youth experiencing homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Natasha Slesnick, Brittany Brakenhoff, Alicia Bunger, Laura J. Chavez, Caleb L. Cuthberton, Ruri Famelia, Xin Feng, Margaret M. Fitzpatrick, Jodi Ford, Eugene Holowacz, Soren Jaderlund, Kelly Kelleher, Ellison Luthy, Allen B. Mallory, Jared K. Martin, Alexis Pizzulo, Steven Stone-Sabali, Tatiana D. Slesnick, Qiong Wu, Jing Zhang, Tansel Yilmazer
Service use predicts exit from homelessness and improvements in physical and mental health among youth experiencing homelessness (YEH). However, service use among YEH remains low. This study unique...
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Lifetime criminal justice involvement is not a barrier to Housing First effectiveness and cost-effectiveness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Marichelle C. Leclair, Anne G. Crocker, Ashley J. Lemieux, Laurence Roy, Tonia L. Nicholls, Zhirong Cao, Eric A. Latimer
Introduction: Because justice involvement of people experiencing homelessness and mental illness reduces residential stability and increases economic costs, patterns of criminal history may have an...
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Seasonality and regional disparity in attention to homelessness in UK newspapers between 2001 and 2020 Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-22 Apurv Chauhan, Himanshu Singh, Hiral Trivedi, Ashley Reilley-Thornton, Natasha Etherington, Juliet Foster
This research examined the amount of media attention to homelessness in 11 UK newspapers with two main research questions: (1) Does the media coverage exhibit seasonal cyclical patterns in their at...
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Perceptions of social support usage among single men experiencing recurrent homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-18 Natalie D. Pope, Susan Buchino, Kotomi Yokokura, Kathy Clark, Kalea Benner
Introduction: Single adult men are at increased risk of recurring homelessness and comprise a large percentage of those experiencing episodic homelessness. This manuscript explored pathways into re...
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Perceptions of fatherhood among people displaced by war in the southern Philippines Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-04-12 Zaldy C. Collado
This study interrogates the experiences of people in conflict-induced internal displacement, specifically, among the internally displaced persons (IDPs) from the southern Philippines. The interest ...
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Initially homeless people in the Netherlands: housing status, prevalence of risk factors and changes in this prevalence 5.5 years after shelter entry Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Sandra H. H. Schel, Linda van den Dries, Jorien Van der Laan, Dike van de Mheen, Judith R.L.M. Wolf
This observational longitudinal cohort study examines housing status, the prevalence of a comprehensive set of individual modifiable risk factors for homelessness, and changes in the prevalence of ...
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Who sees us? A scoping review on the surgical needs among patients experiencing homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Erin Kim, Daniel Yang, Emily Capellari, Sarah Jabour, Imani Elliot, Rebekah Sugarman, Anne P. Ehlers
Housing insecurity impacts over 500,000 individuals in the United States annually, presenting significant barriers to healthcare access. However, there remains a limited understanding of the challe...
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Treatment of trauma-related conditions for people in homelessness: a scoping review Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Anna Klarare, Veronica Ekström, Tove Godskesen, Jeanette Westman, Elisabet Mattsson, Åsa Kneck
People in homelessness face significant health inequities, with tri-morbidity, exposure to violence, substance use- and post-traumatic stress disorder. The aim of this scoping review was to describ...
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Voices from the field: continua of care representatives discuss strategies and opportunities for promoting equity in homelessness services in the United States Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Courtney Cronley, Emmy Tiderington, Amanda Aykanian, Melody Huslage
The current study synthesizes findings from interviews with 14 CoCs representatives (64% female, 71% White) asking how CoCs are addressing local race-based disparities through homelessness services...
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Universal health coverage for people experiencing homelessness in disasters: a scoping review Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Mohsen Nouri, Abbas Ostadtaghizadeh, Jamie Vickery, Saber Azami-Aghdash, Ali Akbari Sari
One of the primary objectives of delivering healthcare services during disasters is to prevent and minimize the impact of potential diseases, reduce fatalities, and provide assistance to people, es...
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“There’s not much I can do about it”: violence and control in marginal(izing) spaces Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Rose-Marie Stambe, Stefanie Plage, Ella Kuskoff, Cameron Parsell
People's experiences of homelessness are also experiences of violence and distress. Individuals experiencing homelessness are often forced into unregulated places like shelters or rough sleeping, w...
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From homelessness to hotel living during the COVID-19 pandemic Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Ryan Savino, Jonathan D. Prince, Lauren Simon, Daniel Herman, Ezra Susser, Deborah K. Padgett
We explored life in a hotel where unhoused individuals were accommodated during the COVID-19 pandemic. We conducted hour-long semi-structured interviews with twenty residents of a lodging hotel in ...
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Discrimination experiences and mental health outcomes among African American homeless smokers Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Alexandria Jones-Patten, Dawn T. Bounds, Sanghyuk S. Shin, Adeline Nyamathi
Daily discrimination experiences are associated with both the physical and psychological well-being among African Americans (AAs). Little is known about the impact of daily discrimination on mental...
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A picture of resiliency: students attending college while homeless Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Matthew Patterson, Danielle Groton
This brief report discusses the findings of a photovoice-adapted undergraduate student project exploring the experiences of individuals attending college while homeless. A small sample (n = 4) of c...
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A simpler method for understanding emergency shelter access patterns Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Geoffrey Messier
The Simplified Access Metric (SAM) is a new approach for characterizing patterns of homelessness. The goal of SAM is to provide emergency shelter operators and housing staff with an intuitive way t...
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Destitution and displacement: unveiling the precariousness of homelessness and statelessness among uphill country Tamil repatriates in India Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Chandraprakash Yoganathan
This article presents the conceptual framework of political and physical homelessness as embodiments of precarious homelessness, emanating from the palpable characteristics of housing. This physica...
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A comparison of three rural emergency homeless shelters: exploring the experiences and lessons learned in small town Ontario Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Ellen Buck-McFadyen
Introduction: Per capita rates of homelessness are higher in many rural communities than Canada’s largest cities, yet little attention has focused on strategies to address rural homelessness. This ...
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Risk factors of homelessness among sexual and gender minorities in the Southeastern U.S. Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Amanda A. Draheim, Matthew M. Kridel, Ryan E. Flinn, Naganavya Ravoori, Susan Brands, Cameron Mosley, Christopher F. Drescher, Lara M. Stepleman
Homelessness disproportionately impacts sexual and gender minority (SGM) people, however, few studies have examined factors that predict homelessness among SGM adults. The present secondary analysi...
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Adverse childhood experiences and first-time homelessness among a community sample of sexual and gender minority adults Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Timothy J. Grigsby, Andrea Lopez, Clariana Vitoria Ramos de Oliveira, Robert Salcido, Amy L. Stone, Phillip W. Schnarrs
Sexual and gender minorities (SGM; i.e. lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other identities aka LGBTQIA+) experience homelessness at disproportionately higher rates t...
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Profiles of quality of life among residents in permanent supportive housing during the COVID-19 pandemic Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Lia Gentil, Guy Grenier, Marie-Josée Fleury
This study identified profiles of quality of life (QoL) deterioration among permanent supportive housing (PSH) residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, which hasn’t been reported on yet. Between Nov...
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Experiences of belonging following homelessness: a systematic review and meta-aggregation Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Patti Plett, Abe Oudshoorn, Rebecca Gewurtz, Cheryl Forchuk, Marisa Kfrerer, Shauna Perez, Corinna Easton, Carrie Anne Marshall
Belonging is a human need and an essential component of community integration following homelessness. Little is known about the range of studies exploring experiences of belonging following homeles...
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Still Reckoning with Homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-29 John S. Betts
ABSTRACT This article offers a review of Kim Hopper’s 2003 volume Reckoning with Homelessness, which remains as relevant today as it was when it was originally published twenty years ago, particularly given the prominence of homelessness in current political discourse, the move to weaken right to shelter laws in New York City, and the recent publication of a federal strategic plan on homelessness in
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Short-term impacts of housing first on homeless families: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial in Brno, Czechia Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Štěpán Ripka, Eliška Černá, Ondřej Krčál, Petr Kubala, Marybeth Shinn, Rostislav Staněk
ABSTRACT This article examines whether Housing First for homeless families reduces homelessness and use of emergency health services and improves security of tenure and caregivers’ mental health. We present the quantitative data from a mixed-methods design. Homeless families with at least one child under 18, residing in Brno, Czechia were recruited for an open-label pragmatic randomized controlled
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Advancing integrated care for individuals experiencing homelessness: harnessing data partnerships and coordination Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-18 Ivan Angelov, David S. Buck
ABSTRACT Bridging gaps in care coordination for homeless populations is a complex task that requires addressing attitudinal and behavioral changes, as patients hold more control over chronic and preventive care. Despite these challenges, organizations like the Patient Care Intervention Center (PCIC) have made significant strides in improving health equity for vulnerable populations in Houston. PCIC
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Perceptions of homelessness and housing solutions: a web-based survey methodology to inform local housing policy Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-16 Mary K. Twis, James Petrovich, Sarah Angle, Marissa Sanchez
ABSTRACT Discrepancies between homelessness perception and reality, as well as policymakers’ assumptions about their constituents’ perceptions, may contribute to policies that exacerbate homelessness and its negative outcomes. To counter these discrepancies, this manuscript introduces a mixed-methods, cross-sectional research protocol that is designed to assess local community member perceptions of
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Educationally resilient college students and their experiences with housing insecurity Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-08-11 Kathryn Hsieh
ABSTRACT Addressing housing affordability for students highlights an important discussion surrounding college opportunities. Qualitative interviews explored how students navigated their housing challenges through a resiliency framework. Challenges uncovered included living in overcrowded spaces, working significant hours, and reducing monthly expenses such as groceries to ensure housing affordability
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Hospital-based transitional housing and care at discharge for persons experiencing homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Alec Yu, Rehan Jessa, Anita Palepu
ABSTRACT People identifying as homeless in high income countries are becoming older and more medically complex. Previous studies have demonstrated the health and social benefits of various housing interventions for people who are homeless after hospital discharge. In this pre-/post-intervention cohort study, we recruited 57 participants from two transitional housing programs on the grounds of a single
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“Being homeless can burn you out”: a qualitative study of individuals’ experience of administrative burden when accessing homeless services Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-21 Leah Robinson, Penelope Schlesinger, Alana Rosenberg, Kim M. Blankenship, Danya Keene
ABSTRACT Despite significant efforts to address the homelessness in the United States, on any given night more than 500,000 individuals lack shelter/place to call home. This persistent and high rate of homelessness can be attributed to the shortage of affordable housing options, the eviction crisis, and unmet need for rental assistance. Administrative burdens tied to homeless services may also create
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Evaluation of the implementation of a medical respite program for persons with lived experience of homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Peter Hoang, Iffat Naeem, Eshleen Kaur Grewal, William Ghali, Karen Tang
ABSTRACT Medical respite programs (MRPs) constitute a potential strategy to improve the continuum of care for persons who have lived experiences of homeless (PWLEH). A MRP was developed in Alberta, Canada, through a partnership between the provincial health authority (Alberta Health Services) and the province’s largest homeless shelter (Calgary Drop-In Centre). We conducted a qualitative study of 25
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Visits to social and community establishments and services by persons experiencing homelessness after shelter decentralization Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-07-03 Kyle Rehn, Sarah L. Canham, Jeff Rose, Shannon Jones, Ivis Garcia
ABSTRACT Persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) are challenged by inadequate transportation and shelter locations that limit access to employment, healthcare, establishments, social and community services. Surveys were collected from 106 PEH in shelters in Salt Lake County, Utah, to examine the number of social and community establishment and service visits after a centralized downtown shelter location
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Homelessness and the association with future substance use and STI/HIV risk behaviors among urban gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM): a longitudinal analysis Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Alexandra K. Mueller, Kathryn M. Leifheit, Carla Tilchin, Jessica Wagner, Christina M. Schumacher, Nicole Thornton, Sebastian Ruhs, Sarah Rives, Jacky M. Jennings
ABSTRACT Introduction: Homelessness is associated with an increased risk of syphilis, HIV, and other STIs and disproportionately impacts sexual and gender minorities. Method: Data for this analysis came from a longitudinal cohort study of 285 urban gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The study aimed to (1) describe the prevalence of homelessness over time (2) identify characteristics
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Causes and decision paths of employee turnover in the homeless service sector Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Joseph Voronov, Sean A. Kidd, Emmy Tiderington, John Ecker, Vicky Stergiopoulos, Nick Kerman
ABSTRACT Community-based service providers working with people experiencing homelessness encounter many occupational challenges and high turnover rates are a challenge in the sector. This qualitative study examined the perceived causes and decision paths of turnover among service providers working with people experiencing homelessness in Canada. In-depth interviews were completed with 40 service providers
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The challenges of comorbidities: a qualitative analysis of substance use disorders and offending behaviour within homelessness in the UK Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-05-19 Honor Sibthorp Protts, Stephen Sharman, Amanda Roberts
ABSTRACT Homelessness and rough sleeping are currently on the rise in England. Literature evidences an empirical relationship between substance use disorders and offending behavior within homelessness. This qualitative study explores this relationship from the perspective of those currently experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders, with an offending history. Thematic analysis identified
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Services and interventions for people who are homeless with companion animals (pets): a systematic review Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 Laura K. McCosker, Annick Maujean, Natalie Hill, Martin J. Downes
ABSTRACT Many people who are homeless own a companion animal (a “pet”). For people who are homeless, pet ownership has a range of benefits. However, it may also limit a person’s access to services and interventions, and so complicate or even prolong their homelessness. “Pet-friendly” services/interventions – which preserve the relationship between people who are homeless and their pets, whilst also
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A qualitative analysis of COVID-19 vaccination intent, decision-making, and recommendations to increase uptake among residents and staff in six homeless shelters in Seattle, WA, USA Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-04-06 Sarah N. Cox, Nicholas B. Thuo, Julia H. Rogers, Ashley A. Meehan, Amy C. Link, Miguel Martinez, Natalie K. Lo, Brian J. Manns, Constance Ogokeh, Eric J. Chow, Melissa A. Rolfes, Emily Mosites, Morhaf Al Achkar, Helen Y. Chu
ABSTRACT COVID-19 vaccines mitigate severe disease, yet uptake remains low among people experiencing homelessness (PEH) despite the risk of transmission in congregate settings like homeless shelters. This study evaluated retrospective COVID-19 vaccination intent and decision-making between March 2020-October 2021 to identify modifiable factors to improve vaccine acceptance among PEH. We conducted 31
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A qualitative analysis of how frontline homeless service workers in Texas experience burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-31 Amanda Aykanian, Ricka Olga Mammah
ABSTRACT Frontline homeless service provision is both rewarding and challenging work. Some have raised concerns about elevated burnout risk, traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, and high levels of staff turnover in the sector. Previous research has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing challenges and added new ones, such as adapting to changing public health guidance, which created
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Posttraumatic stress disorder, secondary traumatic stress, and burnout in frontline workers in homelessness services: risk and protective factors Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Aliénor H. Lemieux-Cumberlege, Helen Griffiths, Emily Pathe, Adam Burley
ABSTRACT People experiencing homelessness (PEH) frequently have multiple and complex needs that may contribute to interpersonal difficulties that affect their relationships with services. As a result, professionals working in frontline homelessness services are frequently exposed to primary trauma (e.g. workplace aggression, crisis situations) and secondary trauma (e.g. hearing about service users’
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Experiences of service providers delivering care for street involved and homeless pregnant and early parenting women Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-28 Solina Richter, Kimberly Jarvis, Vera Caine
ABSTRACT Service delivery and care of street-involved pregnant women is recognized as a complex issue, and as such comorbidities, addictions, and risky behaviors can result in significantly higher risks of contracting HIV. We inquired into the experiences of service providers who work in community-based supportive intervention programs for vulnerable street-involved, pregnant, and early parenting women
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Relations between distress tolerance and psychosocial variables in adults experiencing homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-27 Jillian Robison, Jordan M. Neil, Michael B. Cannell, Jennifer M. Reingle Gonzalez, Michael J. Zvolensky, Chaelin K. Ra, Lorra Garey, Ashley Cole, Krista Kezbers, Audrey Montgomery, Michael S. Businelle
ABSTRACT Distress Tolerance (DT) is a transdiagnostic factor that may help better understand vulnerability to mental health problems. This study explores DT among recently incarcerated adults experiencing homelessness (RIHAs). Participants (n = 298) were recruited from an ongoing clinical trial at a homeless shelter in Texas. Cross-sectional linear regression analyses were conducted to examine the
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Examining the relationships between exposure to homelessness and housing insecurity and perceptions and attitudes toward homelessness among low- and moderate-income people Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-24 Megan Smith, Thomas Byrne, Ann Elizabeth Montgomery
ABSTRACT Prior research finds that individuals with greater exposure to homelessness express more favorable attitudes toward people experiencing homelessness. However, it is unclear whether exposure to more broader forms of housing insecurity (e.g. lack of affordability, poor housing quality, being doubled-up) is linked to perceptions of and attitudes toward homelessness. We thus examined the association
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Music therapy with people experiencing homelessness: a narrative review Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-17 Bronwen M. Landless, Abbey L. Dvorak, Susan Hadley, Joke Bradt
ABSTRACT The experience of homelessness goes beyond being houseless and requires a whole-person-in-context approach. Although scant and varied, research with people experiencing homelessness suggests positive benefits from music therapy. Narrative reviews are helpful to synthesize literature with varied levels of evidence and research perspectives. The purpose of this narrative literature review is
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The structural nature of family homelessness: a critical analysis of the intersection of unaffordable housing, housing insecurity, non-livable wages, and eviction Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-13 Diane Joy Irish, Stephen W. Stoeffler
ABSTRACT Family homelessness is a pervasive and persistent problem in the United States. The complexity of family homelessness and interrelated structural issues combine to negatively impact the quality of life and upward mobility of those experiencing homelessness. This conceptual article proposes a critical analysis of factors contributing to family homelessness to illustrate how multiple forces
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The use of hotels/motels to address homelessness among veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons from the supportive services for veteran families program Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-10 Ann Elizabeth Montgomery, Susan Zickmund, Thomas H. Byrne, Patrick Galyean, Ying Suo, Warren Pettey, Tania Velasquez, Lillian Gelberg, Stefan G. Kertesz, Jack Tsai, Richard E. Nelson
ABSTRACT The objective of this exploratory mixed methods study is to assess the use of hotels/motels among Veterans experiencing housing instability during the COVID-19 pandemic to inform policy and programmatic responses to homelessness during such emergencies. We analyzed qualitative interviews conducted with national-level homeless services leadership and Supportive Services for Veteran Families
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Identifying the service needs of homeless individuals in the skid-row community Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-10 Ahmad Elhaija, Nathan Chu, Hafifa Siddiq
Skid Row is an impoverished neighborhood in Los Angeles, also known as the homeless capital of America. Those experiencing homelessness have compounding needs that are largely unmet by existing saf...
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An exploratory study of physical activity educational programming for women experiencing homelessness Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Tonya Y. Miller, Jenna M. Marx, Lori A. Portzer
ABSTRACT This exploratory study examined the impact of physical activity education on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and the physical performance of women experiencing homelessness. Twenty-seven women experiencing homelessness and residing in two women’s shelters participated in a four-week physical activity education program. The program consisted of education in physical activity and exercise
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Addressing barriers to homeless services for Latinxs: insights from a community health center Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Melissa Chinchilla
While experiencing significant rates of homelessness, Latinxs are less likely to connect to and receive homeless services when compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Disconnection from homeless se...
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“Of what use is the counting to us?” An account of the (de) motivations of homeless persons ahead of census in Nigeria Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-21 Egerson Daniel, Olatunji Oreoluwa, Hassan Umar Abubakar, Adeojo Opeyemi, Alfred Ekpenyong
This study examined how the state of homelessness can influence the perception and willingness of the homeless population to participate in the 2023 housing and population census in Nigeria. The re...
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Narratives of people with serious mental illness in Housing First: a qualitative analysis of factors contributing to housing instability and housing stability Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless (IF 1.1) Pub Date : 2023-02-08 Geoffrey Nelson, Maryann Roebuck, Ayda Agha, Tim Aubry, Sarah Purcell, Oeishi Faruquzzaman, Maritt Kirst, Eric Macnaughton, Corinne Isaak, Sam Tsemberis
There has been little previous research that has examined factors related to housing stability and instability among Housing First (HF) tenants. Qualitative research was used to determine themes re...