Differences in Health and Social Support between Homeless Men and Women Entering Permanent Supportive Housing

Differences in Health and Social Support between Homeless Men and Women Entering Permanent Supportive Housing

Abstract Background Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is the leading intervention to end chronic homelessness. Little is known, however, about gender differences, including potential disparities in physical and mental health and social support, that might inform services available through PSH. Meth...

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Veröffentlicht in:Women's health issues 2017-05, Vol.27 (3), p.286-293
Hauptverfasser: Winetrobe, Hailey, MPH, Wenzel, Suzanne, PhD, Rhoades, Harmony, PhD, Henwood, Benjamin, PhD, Rice, Eric, PhD, Harris, Taylor, MA
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Age Distribution
Female
Health
Homeless Persons - psychology
Homeless Persons - statistics & numerical data
Housing
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Poverty
Public Housing - statistics & numerical data
Sex Distribution
Social Support
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Background Permanent supportive housing (PSH) is the leading intervention to end chronic homelessness. Little is known, however, about gender differences, including potential disparities in physical and mental health and social support, that might inform services available through PSH. Methods This study included 421 homeless adults, at least 39 years old, English- or Spanish-speaking, who were moving into PSH through 26 different agencies in the Los Angeles area participated. Results Compared with men entering PSH, homeless women (28% of the sample) were younger ( p  
ISSN:1049-3867
1878-4321
DOI:10.1016/j.whi.2016.12.011