Health Literacy in the homeless population by Caleigh Feichter https://padlet.com/caleigh_feichter/utfq0cnfcyb8 Educational information for homeless individuals, regarding mental health diseases. en-us 2016-06-20 17:31:31 UTC 2023-02-18 01:24:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png caleigh_feichter https://padlet.com/caleigh_feichter/utfq0cnfcyb8/wish/115078313 2016-06-20 17:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/caleigh_feichter/utfq0cnfcyb8/wish/115078313 What defines an individual as homeless? caleigh_feichter https://padlet.com/caleigh_feichter/utfq0cnfcyb8/wish/115078441 ¢A homeless person is defined as an individual who is without any permanent housing and may reside on the streets, stay in a shelter or mission, live in a vehicle, or any unstable or non-permanent living situation (National Healthcare for the Homeless Council, n.d.).]]> 2016-06-20 17:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/caleigh_feichter/utfq0cnfcyb8/wish/115078441 What makes the homeless population vulnerable? caleigh_feichter https://padlet.com/caleigh_feichter/utfq0cnfcyb8/wish/115078544 Homeless People are susceptible to a number of health issues including:
  1. Trauma
  2. Infestations
  3. Sexual Health Problems
  4. Infections
  5. Cardiac Disease
  6. Dermatologic Diseases
  7. Asthma
  8. GI issues
  9. Mental Health Problems
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  • This population is less likely than other populations to have health insurance, or to be able to afford any health services.
  • The stigma against homeless individuals may prevent them from getting the proper care they need when they do go to receive treatment in the emergency room.
  • Homeless individuals are not likely to receive any health care until they are severely ill.
  • This population may not have a way of getting to the hospital, it may be too far to walk.
  • This population is likely to have low literacy levels and may not be able to read or write.
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