Experiences of Community Violence Among Adults with Chronic Conditions: Qualitative Findings from Chicago.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community violence is an important social determinant of health in many high-poverty, urban communities.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to explore and characterize self-described experiences of community violence among adults with chronic health conditions.

Design

Qualitative study design was implemented in 2017 using in-depth, semi-structured focus groups and interviews; data were collected from two clinical sites located in geographic epicenters of high violent crime in Chicago.

Participants

Adult patients, ages 35 years and older, who had at least one chronic condition.

Approach

Data were analyzed using grounded theory and the constant comparison method.

Key results

The overall sample (N = 51) was predominantly female (67%)

SUBMITTER: Tung EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6206331 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature