The impact of interventions for youth experiencing homelessness on housing, mental health, substance use, and family cohesion: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Youth often experience unique pathways into homelessness, such as family conflict, child abuse and neglect. Most research has focused on adult homeless populations, yet youth have specific needs that require adapted interventions. This review aims to synthesize evidence on interventions for youth and assess their impacts on health, social, and equity outcomes.

Methods

We systematically searched Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, and other databases from inception until February 9, 2018 for systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials on youth interventions conducted in high income countries. We screened title and abstract and full text for inclusion, and data extraction were completed in duplicate, following the PRISMA-E (equity) review approach.

Results

Our

SUBMITTER: Wang JZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6857126 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature