Type of Social Support Among Homeless Women: Its Impact on Psychosocial Resources, Health and Health Behaviors, and Use of Health Services
Nursing ResearchPublished 1 November 2000
Adeline Nyamathi, Barbara Leake, Colleen Keenan, Lillian Gelberg
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Modifying the social networks of homeless women appears to be associated with improved mental health outcomes, less risky health behaviors, and greater use of health services.
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Modifying the social networks of homeless women appears to be associated with improved mental health outcomes, less risky health behaviors, and greater use of health services.
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