Heterogeneity among homeless Australian women and their reasons for homelessness entry

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Warburton, Wayne A., Papic, Marina and Whittaker, Elizabeth. (2022). Heterogeneity among homeless Australian women and their reasons for homelessness entry. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 19(15), p. Article 8909. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19158909
AuthorsWarburton, Wayne A., Papic, Marina and Whittaker, Elizabeth
Abstract

Many women become homeless each year, both women who are alone and women with children. Both groups face substantial risks to their physical and mental health, as do the children of homeless mothers. Little is known about the similarities and differences between these two groups in terms of their demographic characteristics, their circumstances on presentation to specialist homelessness services, and the factors that have contributed to their homelessness. The current study analysed data from 163 single mothers with children and 126 lone women who presented to a specialist homelessness service in Australia. It found some similarities between groups, but also considerable heterogeneity. Single mothers were more likely to be younger, to have been born overseas, and to have been homeless in the past 12 months. Lone women were more likely to have medical issues, a mental health condition, addiction issues, admission to a psychiatric ward in the past 12 months, and to not be in the labour force. Implications for service delivery are discussed.

Keywordshomeless mothers with children; homeless lone women; specialist homelessness services; homelessness service delivery
Year2022
JournalInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Journal citation19 (15), p. Article 8909
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI AG)
ISSN1661-7827
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19158909
PubMed ID35897280
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85135383196
PubMed Central IDPMC9331468
Open accessPublished as ‘gold’ (paid) open access
Page range1-12
FunderMercy Foundation
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Output statusPublished
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Online22 Jul 2022
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Accepted19 Jul 2022
Deposited11 Jul 2023
Grant ID9201400784
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