The impact of homelessness on the health of families.

Qualitative research using the symbolic interactionism framework and grounded theory methodology was employed to discover the perceived health problems and dangers that homeless families with children endure. Data were collected using semistructured interviews from 34 homeless volunteer participants...

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Publicado en:Journal of School Nursing Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 221 - 228
Autores principales: Morris RI, Strong L
Formato: research Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Aug2004
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          Family Health
          Homelessness
          Adolescence
          Adult
          Audiorecording
          California
          Child
          Child, Preschool
          Constant Comparative Method
          Data Analysis Software
          Female
          Grounded Theory
          Infant
          Interview Guides
          Male
          Middle Age
          Qualitative Studies
          School Nursing
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Human
          Adolescent: 13-18 years
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Child: 6-12 years
          Child, Preschool: 2-5 years
          Infant: 1-23 months
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Female
          Male
      ab: Qualitative research using the symbolic interactionism framework and grounded theory methodology was employed to discover the perceived health problems and dangers that homeless families with children endure. Data were collected using semistructured interviews from 34 homeless volunteer participants with 87 children. An in-depth analysis of the data using the constant comparative method led to recurrent descriptors and patterns, which were synthesized under four themes: external locus of control, deterrents to health, economic barriers, and lack of support. The findings indicate that there is an urgent need for preventive approaches to alleviate homelessness and its attendant health problems. Recommendations consistent with current federal, state, and local strategies and plans for the early identification and prevention of homelessness are presented. School nurses have an important role as advocates, health educators, and coordinators to promote realistic strategies, programs, and policies in the delivery of services to homeless families.
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