Reilly, J., Ho, I. and Williamson, A. (2022) A systematic review of the effect of stigma on the health of people experiencing homelessness. Health and Social Care in the Community, 30(6), pp. 2128-2141. (doi: 10.1111/hsc.13884) (PMID:35762196)
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Abstract
Experiencing homelessness is associated with poor health, high levels of chronic disease and high premature mortality. Experiencing homelessness is known to be socially stigmatised and stigma has been suggested as a cause of health inequalities. No previous review has synthesised the evidence about stigma related to homelessness and the impact on the health of people experiencing homelessness. The present mixed-methods review systematically searched four databases and retrieved 21 original articles with relevant data around stigma, homelessness and health. Across all studies, there was broad agreement that some people experiencing homelessness experience significant stigma from providers when accessing health care and this impacts on general health and service access. There is also evidence that perceived stigma related to homelessness correlates with poorer mental and physical health.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | Johanna Reilly recieved funding from an NHS Education for Scotland clinical academic fellowship while completing this review. |
| Keywords: | Stigma, discrimination, homelessness, rough sleeping, roofless, mental health, physical health, wellbeing, service access. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Williamson, Professor Andrea |
| Authors: | Reilly, J., Ho, I., and Williamson, A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing |
| Journal Name: | Health and Social Care in the Community |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 0966-0410 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1365-2524 |
| Published Online: | 28 June 2022 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2022 John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| First Published: | First published in Health and Social Care in the Community 30(6): 2128-2141 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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