Homeless People As A Vulnerable Population Research Paper
Homeless People as a Vulnerable Population
Homeless people are a part of a vulnerable population who face a very real risk of developing health issues at a rate higher than the rest of the population due to certain disadvantages and co-morbidities. The homeless population is often exposed to the harsh elements of the weather and lack access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and medication. Housing in shelters and transitional homes are not constant and reliable, leaving the homeless population no choice but to spend their days and nights out in the streets. A vulnerable population is defined as those who are at a higher risk than others of developing health issues due to their social status, personal finances, lack of access to resources, or personal characteristics such as age, …show more content…
(2010). Tackling tuberculosis in london 's homeless population. The Lancet, 376(9758), 2055-6. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/821979659?accountid=458
De Chesnay, M. & Anderson, B.A. (2012). Ch. 1: Teaching Nurses about Vulnerable Populations. Caring for the Vulnerable. Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research, 3e. Retrieved from the University of Phoenix online database.
Dykeman, B. F. (2011). Intervention strategies with the homeless population. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 38(1), 32-39. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/877031438?accountid=458
Lee, E. (2012). Review of the psychometric evidence of the perceived stress scale. Asian Nursing Research, 6(4), 121-127.
Peate, I. (2013). The other silent killer: homelessness. British Journal Of Nursing, 22(11), 607. Seager, M. (2011). Homelessness is more than houselessness: A psychologically-minded approach to inclusion and rough sleeping. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 15(4), 183-189.
The 2013 annual homelessness assessment report to Congress. (2013). Retrieved from
Homeless people are a part of a vulnerable population who face a very real risk of developing health issues at a rate higher than the rest of the population due to certain disadvantages and co-morbidities. The homeless population is often exposed to the harsh elements of the weather and lack access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and medication. Housing in shelters and transitional homes are not constant and reliable, leaving the homeless population no choice but to spend their days and nights out in the streets. A vulnerable population is defined as those who are at a higher risk than others of developing health issues due to their social status, personal finances, lack of access to resources, or personal characteristics such as age, …show more content…
(2010). Tackling tuberculosis in london 's homeless population. The Lancet, 376(9758), 2055-6. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/821979659?accountid=458
De Chesnay, M. & Anderson, B.A. (2012). Ch. 1: Teaching Nurses about Vulnerable Populations. Caring for the Vulnerable. Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice, and Research, 3e. Retrieved from the University of Phoenix online database.
Dykeman, B. F. (2011). Intervention strategies with the homeless population. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 38(1), 32-39. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/877031438?accountid=458
Lee, E. (2012). Review of the psychometric evidence of the perceived stress scale. Asian Nursing Research, 6(4), 121-127.
Peate, I. (2013). The other silent killer: homelessness. British Journal Of Nursing, 22(11), 607. Seager, M. (2011). Homelessness is more than houselessness: A psychologically-minded approach to inclusion and rough sleeping. Mental Health and Social Inclusion, 15(4), 183-189.
The 2013 annual homelessness assessment report to Congress. (2013). Retrieved from