Health care for homeless women
Journal of General Internal MedicinePublished 1 November 2003Open access
Joy H. Lewis, Ronald Andersen, Lillian Gelberg
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There is significant unmet need for medical care among homeless women, and having a regular source of care was more important than health insurance in lowering the odds of un met need.
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There is significant unmet need for medical care among homeless women. Having a regular source of care was more important than health insurance in lowering the odds of unmet need. Homeless women must be educated regarding sources of care, and clinics serving the homeless must decrease waiting times.
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