homelessness and wellbeing Flashcards
what is the relationship between health problems and wellbeing?
Health problems precede and contribute to homelessness
Other health problems are consequences of homelessness
what 3 things do Adverse childhood experiences(ACE) include?
1.abuse
2.neglect
3.household dysfunction
what are ACE known to contribute to?
to homelessness -it is over presented in homeless samples
what are 4 drivers that lead to homelessness ?
1.increased vulnerability 2.difficulty sustaining 3.employment and 4.withdrawing from friends and family
what individual circumstance can lead to homelessness ?
poor physical health
what wider factor leads to homelessness ?
poverty
how can homelessness leads to physical health?
increases risk of developing health problems- minor to major problems
what 3 ways of social context that can make homeless people more susceptible to health problems?
1.food availability
2.intravenous(IV) drug abuse 3.homelessness
how can food availability make someone more susceptible for health problems ?
malnutrition
-inability to maintain hygiene-parasitic infestations
how can intravenous(IV) drug abuse make someone susceptible for health problems ?
infectious hepatitis
how can homelessness make someone more susceptible for health problems ?
isolate from socialisation -have higher levels of mental health symptoms
how can social isolation negatively impacts both cognitive and neural functioning?
impaired cognitive processes influenced inhibition and emotional
what complicative factors
1.therapeutic diets are not possible
2.no fixed address/ phone number providing difficulty in registering for medical services
3.lack health insurance/money to cover costs
4.there medication or medical products may get stolen from them
what are 3 ways to improve wellbeing?
-integrating professional medical/healthcare at homeless service centres
-provide opportunities for social inclusion
-setting up food banks
