Homeless Populations

the homeless population in Hawaii. This is a modern day problem in the state of Hawaii, everybody that lives here and even visits can attest that Hawaii's homeless population is high, but did you know the state as Hawaii has the highest per capita homeless population in the nation? Over the past few years as the cost of living has gone up Native Hawaiians have been forced out of there homes and onto the street. Once being able to sleep and live where they choose, new laws are forcing homeless families

Findings of tuberculosis in the homeless population are no surprise, as this specific population has a high incidence of conditions that increase the risk of TB, including: substance abuse, HIV infection, and congregation in crowded shelters. With these risk factors that are present amongst this vulnerable community, the spread of TB increases prominently. Due to the transmission that TB is spread, through the air from one person to another coughing, sneezing, and speaking. It is vital that those

the author discusses his research on the homeless population. He refers to the many routes one can take to become homeless. Choose two populations from his list that you think might work in your career as a human service professional. Describe two possible interventions or tasks that you might be involved with in working with each population. What are some of the general skills a human services professional might need to work with these populations? There are many types of homelessness in our

There are many vulnerable populations which all have special health care needs. According to our text a vulnerable population has more of a chance of developing adverse health problems then other populations. As nurses in the community we have to address many of these issues in order to help our clients. Poverty is one of the main causes people have of vulnerability. The homeless population is a very vulnerable population. The homeless population have many obstacles to overcome before they can

Seven billion people, that is the number of individuals that fill this vast world and 25 percent are homeless. Homelessness does not just transpire overnight, in poor countries, and to adults. This dire circumstance can develop anywhere: from poverty stricken countries to the wealthiest in the world and to people of any generation. Tragically, 30 percent of the homeless population is comprised of children ("HomeAid."). Government and communities need to work together to develop more solutions to

The homeless are a vulnerable population. They are defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as “an individual who lacks housing (without regard to whether the individual is a member of a family), including an individual whose primary residence during the night is a supervised public or private facility (e.g., shelters) that provides temporary living accommodations, and an individual who is a resident in transitional housing.” (The National Health Care for the Homeless Council,

In the US homeless population, veterans are slightly overrepresented (Tsai & Rosenheck, 2015). To be exact, veterans constitute 12.3% of all homeless adults (Tsai & Rosenheck, 2015). A study by Harpaz-Rotem, Rosenheck, & Desai (2011) also affirms that roughly 30% are homeless men and 4% are homeless women. By definition, homelessness is not having “a regular or fixed night-time residence,” and homeless people tend to move frequently, stay in homeless shelters, and sleep in places such as vehicles

A Vulnerable Population: The Homeless in America Introduction Homelessness in America should be a growing concern. When discussing the United States' current economic crisis comparisons with the Great Depression are becoming more and more common. Tent cities or makeshift shelters in specified areas or just beyond city limits are becoming familiar sites across the country. Each of these "cities" contains dozens if not hundreds of families struggling to just survive (Maide, 2010). Homelessness

Rural communities struggle to provide healthcare and shelter for the homeless population. The lack of public visibility of families in shelters receiving services that can assist with housing, adequate healthcare, and humane support to overcome the bias of homelessness in Bemidji Minnesota remains dismal. The notion of being out of sight in a temporary shelter leads to marginalization of these families as a unit of care. Rural communities must find mechanisms within healthcare to bring further assistance

year. Homelessness is an endless epidemic that continues to grow. There isn’t one specific causal factor to this every increasing population. Individuals experiencing homelessness come from various backgrounds and cultures physically, financially, and emotionally. They could be considered the melting pot for diversity. Often times individuals experiencing homeless are judged by their outer appearance with no regard for the contributing factors to the situation. According to the National Alliance