HIV Risk and Gender in Jamaica’s Homeless Population
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2096-3
Abstract: Rigorous HIV-related data for the homeless population in Jamaica is limited. A cross-sectional survey using a venue-based sampling approach was conducted in 2015 to derive HIV prevalence and associated risk factors. Three hundred twenty-three homeless… read more here.
Keywords: risk; jamaica; hiv; gender ... See more keywords
The Effect of Place of Service on Diabetic Screening Adherence in the Homeless Population
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-019-00718-6
Abstract: This study examined the association between place of service and adherence to select diabetes screening measures in a homeless population. At a Midwestern metropolitan federally qualified health center (FQHC), 508 participants with diabetes and also… read more here.
Keywords: homeless population; place service; screening adherence; place ... See more keywords
A Population-Based Susceptible, Infected, Recovered Simulation Model of the Spread of Influenza-Like-Illness in the Homeless versus Non-Homeless Population.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annepidem.2022.04.005
Abstract: PURPOSE To examine the prevalence and characteristics of influenza-like illness (ILI) related presentations among people experiencing homelessness compared to the general population as well as to use the Susceptible, Infected, Recovered (SIR) simulation model parameters… read more here.
Keywords: population; like illness; homeless population; model ... See more keywords
COVID-19 and the Well-Being of the Homeless Population.
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2021.45
Abstract: A previous editorial by the Editor-in-Chief discusses public health and steps towards recovery from the COVID-19 disaster.1 In addition to the current public health disasters, and multiple disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons and hurricanes, worldwide… read more here.
Keywords: well homeless; covid well; homeless population; public health ... See more keywords
Demographic, psychosocial, and behavioral associations with cancer screening among a homeless population
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DOI: 10.1111/phn.12391
Abstract: BACKGROUND Although cancer incidence and mortality is declining, cancer remains among the leading causes of death in the United States. Research shows that cancer morbidity and mortality can be reduced by early detection. Yet, both… read more here.
Keywords: psychosocial behavioral; cancer screening; behavioral associations; homeless population ... See more keywords
Comorbid Patterns in the Homeless Population: A Theoretical Model to Enhance Patient Care
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DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2021.10.52539
Abstract: Introduction From the perspective of social determinants, homelessness perpetuates poor health and creates barriers to effective chronic disease management, necessitating frequent use of emergency department (ED) services. In this study we developed a screening algorithm… read more here.
Keywords: homeless population; disease; cluster; patient ... See more keywords