Chapter 14 &15: Working with Vulnerable Populations

Question 1

Who are Vulnerable Populations?

Answer 1

poor, homeless, immigrants, refugees, indigenous peoples, disabled people, mentally ill people, elderly, children, Homosexuals, transgender people

Question 2

Vulnerability Considerations

Answer 2

1. Health disparities
2. Health inequities

Question 3

What is absolute poverty?

Answer 3

individuals and families who are unable financially ro obtain necessities of life such as food, clothing, and shelter

Question 4

what is relative poverty?

Answer 4

individuals and families whose income is considerably less than that of their peers

Question 5

What is subjective poverty?

Answer 5

individuals and families who perceive that they have insufficient income to meet their expense

Question 6

What is absolute homelessness?

Answer 6

persistent poverty, ongoing chronic homelessness

Question 7

What is sheltered homelessness?

Answer 7

those who use shelters either occasionally or regularity for sleep