Homelessness: a state of vulnerability

Sebastian, Juliann G.

doi:10.1097/00003727-198511000-00003

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“…People with lower socioeconomic status experience gambling-related and other socioeconomically related problems at rates higher than those associated with high socioeconomic standing (95,142,147). This factor pervades considerations of gambling among vulnerable population segments.…”

Section: Vulnerable and Special Needs Population Segmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gambling and Related Mental Disorders: A Public Health Analysis

Shaffer

Korn

2002

Annu. Rev. Public Health

469

342

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This article reviews the prevalence of gambling and related mental disorders from a public health perspective. It traces the expansion of gambling in North America and the psychological, economic, and social consequences for the public's health, and then considers both the costs and benefits of gambling and the history of gambling prevalence research. A public health approach is applied to understanding the epidemiology of gambling-related problems. International prevalence rates are provided and the prevalence of mental disorders that often are comorbid with gambling problems is reviewed. Analysis includes an examination of groups vulnerable to gambling-related disorders and the methodological and conceptual matters that might influence epidemiological research and prevalence rates related to gambling. The major public health problems associated with gambling are considered and recommendations made for public health policy, practice, and research.The enduring value of a public health perspective is that it applies different 'lenses' for understanding gambling behaviour, analysing its benefits and costs, as well as identifying strategies for action. Harvey A. Skinner (160, p. 286)

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Section: Vulnerable and Special Needs Population Segmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Gambling and Related Mental Disorders: A Public Health Analysis

Shaffer

Korn

2002

Annu. Rev. Public Health

469

342

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“…Although many factors contribute to the health problems of the homeless, it has been reported that their vulnerability to illness is magni ed by continually disrupted living conditions, lack of protection from the elements, and inadequate sleeping accomodations (Bassuk, 1993;Brickner, Scharer, Conanan, Elvy, & Savrese, 1985, Brickner et al, 1986Kinzel, 1991;Lindsey, 1989;McCormack & Gooding, 1993;Sebastian, 1985, Warren, Menke, Clement, & Wagner, 1992. Physical health problems reported for homeless women include nutritional and gastro-intestinal disorders, hypertension, trauma-related injuries and genitourinary tract infections (Wright & Weber, 1987).…”

Section: Homeless Women Stress and Lifestylementioning

confidence: 99%

A Biobehavioral Framework for Examining Altered Sleep-Wake Patterns in Homeless Women

Davis¹,

Shuler²

2000

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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The interactions among psychosocial and environmental stressors and the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal-ovarian-immune axes may provide a framework for examining altered sleep-wake patterns in women. Based on this biobehavioral framework, homeless women represent a subgroup of the female population who have many lifestyle factors that might make them vulnerable to sleep disturbances. This article presents a study designed to investigate the self-reported sleep patterns and lifestyle factors associated with the sleep of 50 homeless women, 18-44 years of age, residing in the downtown area of Los Angeles. Results indicated that almost half of the women slept six or less hours a day and had a day/night sleep pattern. A majority of the women reported restless sleep. Drinking beer, using cocaine, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and concerns about safety and money were factors significantly related to altered sleep patterns.

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“…The remainder were reported to live in privately funded homeless shelters (21%); publicly funded homeless shelters (22%); or other locations (24%), including welfare hotels, runaway shelters, battered women shelters, campgrounds, parks, and abandoned buildings (percentages do not add to 100 due to rounding). Regardless of the location, living arrangements for children who are homeless may provide little or no privacy, space to play, or adequate facilities to meet basic needs (Sebastian, 1985).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Some families are denied access to shelters if a family member is sick (Battle, 1990); consequently, children who are homeless may attend school when seriously ill. If the family is forced to sleep on the street and is exposed to inclement weather, untreated minor illnesses can develop into serious health problems (Sebastian, 1985).…”

Section: Health Issuesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Children Who Are Homeless: Implications for Educators

Yamaguchi

Strawser

Higgins

1997

Intervention in School and Clinic

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Families with children are the fastest growing group of homeless persons in the United States. Although children who are homeless may not consistently attend school, this topic is of concern to educators because these children have been reported to display academic and emotional problems and poor social skills. This article reviews the definition and demographics of the population of students who are homeless; effects of homelessness on developmental, psychological, behavioral, and academic growth; legal mandates regarding this group of students; and barriers to education. Recommendations are presented for fostering success in the classroom for students who are homeless.

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Homelessness: a state of vulnerability

Cited by 25 publications

References 14 publications

Gambling and Related Mental Disorders: A Public Health Analysis

Gambling and Related Mental Disorders: A Public Health Analysis

A Biobehavioral Framework for Examining Altered Sleep-Wake Patterns in Homeless Women

Children Who Are Homeless: Implications for Educators

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