The association between experiencing homelessness in childhood or youth and adult housing stability in Housing First.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Researchers have pointed out the paucity of research investigating long-term consequences of experiencing homelessness in childhood or youth. Limited research has indicated that the experience of homelessness in childhood or youth is associated with adverse adjustment-related consequences in adulthood. Housing First (HF) has acknowledged effectiveness in improving housing outcomes among adults experiencing homelessness and living with serious mental illness, although some HF clients struggle with maintaining housing. The current study was conducted to examine whether the experience of homelessness in childhood or youth increases the odds of poorer housing stability following entry into high-fidelity HF among adults experiencing serious mental illness and who were formerl

SUBMITTER: Parpouchi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7938606 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature