Homeless pregnant women: two generations at risk.
The impact of pregnancy on the course of homelessness and the adverse effects of homelessness on pregnant women and their babies are explored. Recommendations for policy to address the urgent needs of this population are offered, and components of an innovative three-site demonstration program are described.
Better Homes Foundation, Newton Centre, Mass.
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D000328:Adult; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care / Q000639:trends; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011610:Psychosocial Deprivation; D015406:Single Parent / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012931:Social Environment; D014481:United States