Social networks of unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness

Groton, Danielle B.; Radey, Melissa

doi:10.1002/jcop.22097

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“…The lack of a family and affective ties makes Maria transform the shelter into her “home” by generating new networks that allow her social ties to be re-affiliated, thus reducing isolation and the feeling of loneliness. This experience is consistent with the findings of Groton and Radey [ 38 ], who mention the loss of primary social networks such as the family and violence in the relationships within one’s social networks as key elements leading to homelessness. They also conclude that building new social networks is a powerful coping mechanism and that willingness to help peers generates a strong sense of wellbeing.…”

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Women in a situation of homelessness and violence: a single-case study using the photo-elicitation technique

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Background Violence against women places them in a vulnerable position with regard to homelessness. Although sometimes invisible, women’s homelessness is a complex reality shrouded in dramatic biographies that should be sensitively addressed to avoid revictimization. Methods With the aim of understanding the chaotic discourse of homeless women’s experiences of violence, a qualitative single-case study was conducted using the photo-elicitation technique. Data were analyzed in accordance with grounded theory. Results The participant’s discourse could be summarized in the following categories: “Living in a spiral of violence”, “Confronting vulnerability and violence”, “Being a strong woman”, “New family networks”, “Re-building mother–child relationships”, and “Nurturing spiritual wellbeing”. Conclusions Supporting homelessness women requires an approach that focuses on the prevention of re-victimization and the consequences of violence in terms of physical and mental health. Shelters are spaces of care for recovery and represent referential elements for the re-construction of self.

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Women in a situation of homelessness and violence: a single-case study using the photo-elicitation technique

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“…The relationship between social connections and health is well established, in that our social relationships affect our mental and physical health and mortality [ 47 ]. Research by Groton and Radey [ 48 ] with homeless women, identified that social support was integral to people who were homeless, enabling them to cope with their situation whilst, conversely, a loss of support contributed to or prolonged their homelessness. As such, perhaps having a mobile phone and internet access should be seen as an essential rather than a luxury item for those who are homeless.…”

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Use of Technology to Promote Health and Wellbeing of People Who Are Homeless: A Systematic Review

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Richer

Simkhada

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Background: People who are homeless experience poorer health outcomes, and challenges accessing healthcare contribute to the experienced health inequality. There has been an expansion in using technology to promote health and wellbeing and technology has the potential to enable people who are socially excluded, including those who are homeless, to be able to access health services. However, little research has been undertaken to explore how technology is used to promote health and wellbeing for those who are homeless. This review aims to address the questions: ‘what mobile health (mHealth) related technology is used by homeless populations’ and ‘what is the health impact of mobile technology for homeless populations’? Methods: An integrative review methodology was employed. A systematic search of electronic databases was carried out between 4 January 2021 and 30 April 2021, searching for papers published between 2015 and 2021, which yielded 2113 hits, relevant papers were selected using specified inclusion and exclusion criteria reported using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analysis. The quality assessment of each paper included in the review was undertaken using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Results: Seventeen papers were selected for review and thematic analysis identified four themes: technology ownership, barriers to use, connectivity and health benefits. Conclusion: It is evident that technology has the potential to support the health and wellbeing of individuals who are homeless; however, there are challenges regarding connectivity to the internet, as well as issues of trust in who has access to personal data and how they are used. Further research is needed to explore the use of health technology with people who are homeless to address these challenges.

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“…Observou-se que em todos os estudos havia pelo menos uma mulher responsável por seu(s) filho(s), e seis deles estipularam como critério de participação ser mulher e mãe em situação de rua. (BENBOW et al, 2011;GROTON;RADEN, 2018;GULTEKIN et al, 2015;HUEY, 2016;KIRKMAN et al, 2015;BRETAS, 2015;SOUZA et al, 2016;WHITZMAN, 2010). É alarmante a expressividade dos relatos de abuso físico e sexual perpetrados por homens na vida dessas mulheres, presentes ao longo de toda a sua trajetória de vida, seja testemunhando atos de violência conjugal contra a sua mãe, seja sofrendo violência na infância e na fase adulta (CRAWFORD et al, 2011;SCHMIDT et al, 2015;SOUZA et al, 2016).…”

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“…Muitas mulheres relataram vivenciar situações de preconceito por raça, gênero e por situarem-se nas ruas, além de violências psicológicas, verbais e negligências (BISCOTTO et al, 2016;COSTA et al, 2015;CRAWFORD et al, 2011;GROTON;RADEN, 2018 VUILLERMOZ, 2017;WHITZMAN, 2010).…”

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Gênero, pobreza e saúde

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Batista

2021

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As mulheres em situação de rua, parte de um fenômeno que se constitui como uma problemática global e inerente ao modo de produção capitalista (MPC), estão submetidas a uma série de opressões e desigualdades, especialmente alarmantes no que se refere a sua saúde. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi realizar uma revisão sistemática de literatura a fim de conhecer o que tem sido pesquisado sobre a saúde desse grupo de mulheres no contexto nacional e internacional, considerando-se as especificidades relacionadas à condição de gênero. Foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados Lilacs, Redalyc, Psychinfo, SciELO, ERIC e no Portal de Periódicos da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES/Brasil). A partir dos descritores homeless women, health, health care, health care policy e therapeutic itineraries, chegou-se a uma amostra final composta por 21 artigos, cuja análise foi expressa em três categorias: violência, pobreza e viver nas ruas: implicações para a saúde das mulheres; maternidade, trabalho e saúde: ambivalência sentida nos corpos; e acesso aos serviços de saúde e assistência social. Os achados evidenciam a interseção entre condição de gênero, situação de rua e saúde, apontando o caráter transcultural do fenômeno, e a necessidade de se investir em mais investigações na área.

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Social networks of unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness

Cited by 9 publications

References 38 publications

Women in a situation of homelessness and violence: a single-case study using the photo-elicitation technique

Women in a situation of homelessness and violence: a single-case study using the photo-elicitation technique

Use of Technology to Promote Health and Wellbeing of People Who Are Homeless: A Systematic Review

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