Date of Award
11-20-2009
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Department
Public Health
First Advisor
Monica Swahn - Committee Chair
Second Advisor
Volkan Topalli - Committee Member
Abstract
Introduction: Homelessness is a living condition associated with a number of adverse health outcomes. Unaccompanied homeless youth are at risk for many of the same health outcomes as other homeless persons, but these youth are especially vulnerable because they are young and without the protection or support of an adult caregiver. Aim: The purpose of this capstone project is to present a basic overview of the topic as well as to highlight what more needs to be done to address this issue. Methods: This project involved a review of the literature related to homeless youth, child sexual or physical abuse, and mental health issues associated abused and/or homeless youth, focusing on United States information, for the years 1995 to present. Discussion: to discuss current prevention and intervention efforts, and to discuss needs for future research and intervention
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1348576
Recommended Citation
Rion, Jacqueline Nicole, "Child Sexual and Physical Abuse as Precursors for Homelessness in Adolescence." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2009.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1348576