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The social context of homeless men's substance use
Author(s): Harmony Rhoades, Suzanne L. Wenzel, Daniela Golinelli, Joan S. Tucker, David P. Kennedy, Harold D. Green, Annie Zhou
Publication Date: 2011
Background Homeless men may be at particular risk for the negative health effects of substance use. This cross-sectional study investigates the individual and personal network risk factors associated with substance use in this vulnerable population. Methods Participants were a representative probability sample of 305 heterosexually active homeless men interviewed from meal programs in the Skid Row region of Los Angeles, CA. Interviews as...
Personal network correlates of alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use among homeless youth
Author(s): Suzanne L. Wenzel, Joan S. Tucker, Daniela Golinelli, Harold D. Green Jr., Annie Zhou
Publication Date: 2010
Methods: Homeless youth aged 13–24 were randomly sampled from 41 service and street sites in Los Angeles County (N = 419). Predictors of substance use were examined using linear regression analysis (for average number of drinks and average number of cigarettes per day) and negative binomial regression analysis (for frequency of past month marijuana use). Results: Youth with more substance users in their networks reported greater alcohol, cigar...
The social context of homeless women's alcohol and drug use
Author(s): Suzanne L. Wenzel, Harold D. Green Jr., Joan S. Tucker, David P. Kennedy, Daniela Golinelli, Gery Ryan, Annie Zhou
Publication Date: 2009
Background: Substance use poses a significant threat to the health of women, and homeless women are more likely to use alcohol and drugs than other women. Addressing risk factors in this population requires a focus on the social context of substance use among homeless women. Methods: Participants were 445 homeless women who were randomly sampled and interviewed in shelter settings about the characteristics of their personal networks. Binomial...