Characteristics associated with unsheltered status among veterans

作者: Stefan G Kertesz , Aerin J DeRussy , Kevin R Riggs , April E Hoge , Allyson L Varley

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摘要: IntroductionUnsheltered homelessness is a strongly debated public issue. The study objective is to identify personal and community characteristics associated with unsheltered homelessness in veterans and to test for interactions between these characteristics.MethodsIn a 2018 national survey of U.S. veterans with homeless experiences; investigators assessed unsheltered time; psychosocial characteristics; and community measures of shelter access, weather, and rental affordability. Associations between these characteristics and unsheltered status were tested in July–August 2020. This study also tested whether the count of personal risk factors interacted with community characteristics in predicting unsheltered status.ResultsAmong 5,406 veterans, 481 (8.9%) reported ≥7 nights unsheltered over 6 months. This group was more likely to report criminal justice history, poor social support, medical and drug …

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