Health Problems of Sheltered Homeless Children Using Mobile Health Services
作者:
McNameeMary J.,
BarterJean Krajicek,
LynesDenise,
期刊:
Issues in Comprehensive Pediatric Nursing
(Taylor Available online 1994)
卷期:
Volume 17,
issue 4
页码: 233-242
ISSN:0146-0862
年代: 1994
DOI:10.3109/01460869409078308
出版商: Taylor&Francis
数据来源: Taylor
摘要:
Homeless families are an increasing problem in the United States, with children representing 34% of the total homeless population. This retrospective study describes the demographic characteristics and health care problems and concerns of sheltered homeless children who used the services of a mobile health van over a 1-year period in a midwestern metropolitan area. The patterns of utilization, medications prescribed, and referrals are also described. Medical records of 175 sheltered homeless children who sought care from a mobile health van were reviewed. Forty-eight percent of the children were female; 52% were male. The majority were under 6 years of age (15% infants, 22% toddlers, 22% preschoolers, 23% school-age children, and 18% adolescents). The major reasons for seeking health care, the primary diagnoses, and treatments are presented. Recommendations for using a mobile van to provide efficient, quality health care for this population are discussed.
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