Unique health needs and characteristics of homeless women in Iowa City, Iowa

Marielle E Meurice; Christine Todd; Patrick B Barlow; Anne H. Gaglioti; Lindsay Goad; Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks; Colleen K Stockdale

doi:10.17077/2154-4751.1455

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Unique health needs and characteristics of homeless women in Iowa City, Iowa

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Unique health needs and characteristics of homeless women in Iowa City, Iowa

Marielle E Meurice, Christine Todd, Patrick B Barlow, Anne H. Gaglioti, Lindsay Goad, Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks and Colleen K Stockdale

Proceedings in obstetrics and gynecology, Vol.9(3), pp.1-11

05/01/2020

DOI: 10.17077/2154-4751.1455

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Abstract

Context: Homeless individuals have comparatively poorer health, however few gender specific assessments exist. Purpose: This cross-sectional survey of homeless individuals assesses gender-specific health needs. Procedure: 68 Homeless adults were surveyed at a shelter from March to April, 2015 in Iowa City, IA. Descriptive statistics were computed to compare gender-subgroup responses. Main Findings: The study population was predominately male (45, 67.2%), white (37, 54.4%), and averaged 42.35 years old (range 21-74). Males were more likely to be veterans (13, 28.9% vs. 1, 4.5%, p=0.025). Women were more likely to have dependents (9, 47.4% vs. 1, 4%, p=0.001) and access to dental coverage (16, 80% vs. 12, 30.8%, p=0.001). Similar rates of chronic disease, primary care access, and unmet health needs were noted. Conclusions: Homeless women and men have unique needs and would benefit from gender-specific health interventions. Resources for child-care may be important for women who are homeless, while dental health care may be particularly beneficial for men.

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Title: Subtitle: Unique health needs and characteristics of homeless women in Iowa City, Iowa
Creators: Marielle E Meurice - University of California, Irvine
Christine Todd - Sunrise Medical
Patrick B Barlow - University of Iowa
Anne H. Gaglioti - Morehouse School of Medicine
Lindsay Goad - University of Colorado Denver
Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks - University of Iowa
Colleen K Stockdale - University of Iowa
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Proceedings in obstetrics and gynecology, Vol.9(3), pp.1-11
DOI: 10.17077/2154-4751.1455
ISSN: 2154-4751
eISSN: 2154-4751
Language: English
Date published: 05/01/2020
Academic Unit: General Internal Medicine; Office of Consultation and Research in Medical Education; ICTS; Internal Medicine; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Center for Social Science Innovation
Record Identifier: 9984316904902771

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