Stephen Hwang

..We examined the extent of unmet needs and barriers to accessing health care among homeless people within a universal health insurance system...

..The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of drug use among a representative sample of homeless individuals and to examine the association between drug problems and physical and mental health status...

..Homeless individuals experience high mortality rates. Males, whites, and substance abusers are more likely to die, but other high-risk characteristics are unknown...

..The goal of this study was to determine whether the addition of illustrations to these labels affects patient comprehension...

..To examine mortality in a representative nationwide sample of homeless and marginally housed people living in shelters, rooming houses, and hotels...

..Homelessness is a widespread problem in the United States. The primary goal of this systematic review is to provide guidance in the development and organization of programs to improve the health of homeless people...

..To determine the prevalence of and risk factors for dyspepsia in a representative sample of homeless persons using shelters in Toronto, Canada...

..The objective of this study was to determine if the period of these infection control measures was associated with changes in overall population mortality due to causes other than SARS...

..We sought to determine the lifetime prevalence of traumatic brain injury and its association with current health conditions in a representative sample of homeless people in Toronto, Ontario...

..At the onset of a serious outbreak, it may be desirable to institute policies that strongly encourage individuals to remain at their current shelter for the duration of the outbreak...

..At 1 affected shelter, 4% of residents reported having bed bug bites. Bed bug infestations can have an adverse effect on health and quality of life in the general population, particularly among homeless persons living in shelters...

..This study examines the effects of age and sex on the relationship between neighborhood income and alcohol-related hospitalization rates in a large urban area...

..Homeless people also face significant barriers that impair their access to health care. More research is needed to identify better ways to deliver care to this population...

..Homeless persons in US cities have high mortality rates. However, few comparison data exist for death rates among homeless persons in other developed countries...

..Homeless people suffer from high levels of morbidity and mortality, but there is surprisingly little empiric evidence that homelessness has a direct adverse effect on health...

..Rooming houses are an important source of housing for low-income Canadians. Little information is available on the relationship between housing conditions and health status in this vulnerable population...

..In this study we identify barriers to appropriate disease management among homeless adults with diabetes mellitus in Toronto...

..Mortality rates among younger homeless women often approach or equal those of younger homeless men. Efforts to reduce deaths of homeless women should focus on those under age 45...

..The Toronto SARS experience provided insights that are relevant to response planning for future outbreaks in cities with substantial numbers of homeless individuals...

..Recent reviews of the literature point to a dearth of research on the socio-economic dimensions of housing and health, despite its potential for promoting health...

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..This approach may be useful to promote breast cancer screening among women affected by mental illness or homelessness who have contact with community-based agencies...

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..Homeless people face many barriers to obtaining health care, and their attitudes toward seeking health care services may be shaped in part by previous encounters with health care providers...

..Further research is needed for objective characterization of homeless people's interactions with police officers and the potential health implications of low levels of trust in the police...

..Patients who leave hospital against medical advice (AMA) may be at risk of adverse health outcomes and readmission. In this study we examined rates of readmission and predictors of readmission among patients leaving hospital AMA...

..Multiple risk factor equations may underestimate true risk in this population because of inadequate accounting for factors such as cocaine use and heavy smoking...

..g., social capital) and their influence on the health of homeless individuals...

..This finding highlights the importance of neuropsychological screening and interventions that promote housing stability for patients with schizophrenia...

..Throughout the research endeavor, the inner-city health researcher must carefully balance the roles of investigator, advocate, activist, and caregiver...

..The role of folate in mammary tumorigenesis needs to be clarified for safe and effective prevention of breast cancer...

..Priorities include achievement of consensus on measuring homelessness, health status of the homeless, development of research infrastructure, and ensuring that future initiatives can be evaluated for effectiveness...

..Findings will be relevant to health care providers, insurers, and others who share a responsibility for improving the health of Americans who are homeless. ..