title: Health-seeking behavior as an outcome of a homeless population.
abstract: Health care is an ever-present concern for homeless individuals. Health-Seeking Behaviors within this population are examined from a nursing perspective. Complex Relationship Building, considered essential in addressing Health-seeking Behaviors for the homeless, is examined in regard to access, trust, and follow-up. It is believed that access and follow-up are related to convenience of site and the matter of trust. A pilot study of how to measure the concept of trust was conducted. Factor analysis for the Gibson Trust Instrument shows two factors: (1) interpersonal attributes and (2) behavior attributes. The Gibson Trust Instrument can be used to measure trust, which is crucial for Complex Relationship Building.
authors.affiliation: Saint Louis University School of Nursing, 3525 Caroline, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA. Carter2@SLU.edu
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Cuvar
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McSweeney
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Storey
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stockman
mesh_terms: D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006703:Ill-Housed Persons / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015203:Reproducibility of Results