When warm and cold don’t mix: The implications of climate for the determinants of homelessness
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jhe.2018.01.001
Abstract: It is widely understood that climate affects the spatial distribution of homelessness—warm places have on average higher rates of unsheltered homelessness than cold places. A less recognized fact is that variation in rates of unsheltered… read more here.
Keywords: warm cold; homelessness warm; unsheltered homelessness; rates unsheltered ... See more keywords
Advancing effective street outreach to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness: Concepts for public health nursing.
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DOI: 10.1111/phn.13403
Abstract: Homelessness, particularly unsheltered homelessness is a public health emergency in the U.S. Street outreach programs have demonstrated efficacy in connecting people to housing, initiating or retaining people in primary care, improving access to mental health… read more here.
Keywords: public health; unsheltered homelessness; street outreach; health nursing ... See more keywords
Addressing Mental Health Disability in Unsheltered Homelessness: Outpatient Conservatorship in Los Angeles.
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DOI: 10.1176/appi.ps.20230235
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The authors sought to describe a pilot program for gravely disabled individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Los Angeles County that illustrates a promising public health framework to address mental health-related disability in homeless populations.… read more here.
Keywords: mental health; conservatorship; unsheltered homelessness; program ... See more keywords
Access to Basic Needs and Healthcare by People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness
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DOI: 10.1177/21501319251356768
Abstract: Objective: To investigate the experience of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness (PEUH) in meeting their basic needs for food, drinking water, toilet, hygiene, and healthcare in Los Angeles County. Methods: Cross-sectional, in-person health assessment survey (modified… read more here.
Keywords: unsheltered homelessness; experiencing unsheltered; access; access basic ... See more keywords