Sheltered Versus Nonsheltered Homeless Women: Differences in Health, Behaviour, Victimization, and Utilization of Care
Description:
OBJECTIVE: To contrast sociodemographic characteristics, phsyical and mental health status, substance use, sexual behaviours, victimization and utilization of health services between homeless women residing in sheltered and non-sheltered environments DESIGN: Cross sectional survey. A structured scale was used to measure mental health status. Physical health status, substance use, sexual behaviour, history of adult victimization, and health services utilization were measured by content specific items.
Type of Resource:
Journal
Publication Date:
2000
Volume:
15
Pages:
565-572
Location:
Philadelphia