Homeless families: rebuilding connections.
Young families are the fastest-growing group of homeless people in the United States. Many women have suffered violations of physical and sexual abuse, reduced income through divorce, and discrimination in seeking housing. Families have been disconnected from their homes, an adequate income, health care services, schools, and their families. Selected literature is reviewed to promote understanding and advocacy nursing for this high-risk population.
Boston College School of Nursing, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
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D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005190:Family; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000592:standards; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D012574:Schools; D012944:Social Support