How Do the Homeless See Their Own Health Problems and Needs?

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dc.contributor.authorDaiski, Isolde
dc.date.accessioned2015-05-21T17:50:16Z
dc.date.available2015-05-21T17:50:16Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionen_US
dc.description.abstractBecause the homeless have no stable housing, they are at a greater risk of developing chronic health problems than those who are housed. Homeless people are also more likely to develop conditions like arthritis at an earlier age as a result of their poverty and living conditions. The first step to combating these health problems is an open and accepting attitude towards the homeless from support workers and the general public. The social exclusion which homeless people experience every day leads to, and further reinforces, stress, addictions, and mental health problems. Homeless shelters need to have a more welcoming atmosphere with greater safety and fewer restrictions on the lives of homeless people. Lastly, providing affordable and safe housing is the only long-term solution to the widespread health problems of the homeless.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipYork's Knowledge Mobilization Unit provides services and funding for faculty, graduate students, and community organizations seeking to maximize the impact of academic research and expertise on public policy, social programming, and professional practice. It is supported by SSHRC and CIHR grants, and by the Office of the Vice-President Research & Innovation. kmbunit@yorku.ca www.researchimpact.caen_US
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dc.identifier.citationDaiski, I. (2007). Perspectives of homeless people on their health and health needs priorities. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 58(3), 273-281.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/29097
dc.relationYork Universityen_US
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dc.rightsAttribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 2.5 Canadaen_US
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ca/en_US
dc.subjectPublic Healthen_US
dc.subjectHomelessnessen_US
dc.titleHow Do the Homeless See Their Own Health Problems and Needs?en_US
dc.typeResearch Summaryen_US

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