Pre-Work
What are two ways in which the information you've learned about the unhoused population can impact your responsibilities as a nurse?
compassionate care, health equity, advocate for patients, consider social determinants of health, educate others ect.
Name two groups that make up the unhoused populations demographics.
(Extra 50 points if you can name all 4)
1. People of Color
2. Veterans
3. Children/Families
4. Disabled
Life expectancy of the unhoused population is ____ years compared to the standard 79 years.
a.) 68. b.) 34. c.) 48. D.) 55.
c.) 48.
1. Be an Advocate = advocate for fair access to healthcare, use our knowledge to influence policies, connect individuals to educational resources
2. Volunteer = help in your local community. Participate in food pantries, fundraisers, and educate.
1/3
Describe three health challenges commonly faced by the unhoused population.
In regards to the social and community aspect of SDOH, which specific group within the unhoused population is disproportionally impacted by discrimination, mental health, and substance abuse?
LGBTQ+ Youths.
More than _/10 unhoused individuals suffer from a chronic health condition.
8/10
Name two specific solutions that would help the unhoused community.
More affordable housing, increased access to mental health and addiction treatment services, expand job training and opportunities, improve access to healthcare, strengthen community outreach
In regards to the unhoused population, what are two possible causes to their cancer development?
smoking, sun exposure, poor diet, chronic illness
"The association between unsheltered status and worse health status remained significant for _____ who used substances."
a.) women. b.) men. c.) youth. d.) elders
a.) women
Name at least three childhood risk factors that could lead an individuals to being unhoused in the future.
poor relationships with parents, childhood neglect, physical and sexual abuse, forced or placed out of home, school expulsion, lack of academic qualifications, poor social networks, growing up in poverty.
In the study about childhood risk factors, what percentage of the unhoused population were found to be mentally ill?
(must be within 3% range)
21%
(will accept anywhere between 18-24%)
Match this definition to one of the three programs used to assist the unhoused population. (Medicaid, SSI, SSDI)
"A federal insurance program that pays monthly benefits to individuals who can no longer work due to a severe, long lasting medical condition. Person must have a past work history."
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
What is a specific way in which the unhoused population is negatively impacted by the lack of sexual and reproductive healthcare?
Higher STI rates, unintended pregnancies, lack of contraception access, vulnerable to sexual coercion, no reproductive screenings, ect.
"In addition to major depression, _____ and
____ _______ are common mental health diagnosis
among unsheltered populations."
1. Schizophrenia
2. Mood Disorders
When wealthy inhabitants alter a poor urban area to attract affluent tenants while low-socioeconomic households are displaced, this is called...
Gentrification
What percent of homeless individuals lack health insurance?
60%
Name an organization in Chicago that we discussed that helps to address the unhoused crisis.
The Chicago Help Initiative, Housing Forward, Care for Friends
What is a potential intervention discussed that can aid in making cancer diagnosis specifically for the unhoused population?
At-shelter diagnostic tools, mobile imaging units, transportation assistance, educational programs.