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A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
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European Network of Homeless Health Workers (ENHW) Newsletter
Issue No 10 Summer 2009
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European Network of Homeless Health Workers (ENHW) Newsletter
Issue No 9 Spring 2009
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European Network of Homeless Health Workers (ENHW) Newsletter
Issue No 8 Winter 2009
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European Network of Homeless Health Workers (ENHW) Newsletter)
Issue N°7 – Autumn 2008
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A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
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European Network of Homeless Health Workers Newsletter
Issue N° 6, Summer 2008
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A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
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European Network of Homeless Health Workers Newsletter
Issue N° 5, March 2008
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European Network of Homeless Health Worker Newsletter
Issue No 4 Winter 2007
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European Network of Homeless Health Worker Newsletter
Issue N°3 Autumn 2007
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European Network of Homeless Health Worker Newsletter
Issue N°2: Summer 2007
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European Network of Homeless Health Worker Newsletter
Issue N°1 - March 2007
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Launch of a New European Network of Homeless Health Workers (EHHW)
European Federation of National Organisations
3/3/2007
News Release

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Homeless_in_Europe
European Commission
Winter 2006
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The changing profiles of homeless people: Still depending on emergency-services in Europe:
Who and Why?
Meert H, Benjaminsen L, Cabrera P, et al
European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless
November 2005
Report

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Third Review of Policies on Homeless in Europe
Edgar, B
European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless
November 2005
Report

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Homeless in Europe
European Commission
Autumn 2006
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Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Tuberculosis control in homeless persons in European Union: more than words alone
van Hest R, Story A.
Pneumologia. 2009 Apr-Jun;58(2):84-7.
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Czech Republic

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Absence of protein-energy malnutrition in Prague homeless.
Kubisová D, Dlouhý P, Rambousková J, Andel M.
Int J Public Health. 2008;53(1):57-63
Abstract

Exposure of Prague's homeless population to lead and cadmium, compared to Prague's general
population.
Hrnčířová D, Batáriová A, Cerná M, et al
Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2007 Dec 20
Abstract

Exposure of Prague's homeless population to lead and cadmium, compared to
Prague's general population.
Hrnčířová D, Batáriová A, Cerná M, et al
Int J Hyg Environ Health. 2007 Dec 20
Abstract

A survey of hepatitis B and C prevalence amongst the homeless community of Prague.
Volf V, Marx D, Pliskova L
Eur J Public Health. 2007 Jul 5;
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Higher prevalence of smoking and lower BMI, waist circumference, cholesterol and
triacylglyceride levels in Pragues homeless compared to a majority of the Czech
population.
Kubisova D, Adamkova V, Lanska V, et al
BMC Public Health. 2007 Apr 5;7(1):51
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Denmark

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Evidence-based treatment of mentally ill homeless persons.
Larsen M, Nordentoft M.
Ugeskr Laeger. 2010 May 31;172(22):1669-1
Abstract

TThe CAGE as a Measure of Hazardous Drinking in the Homeless.
Hesse M, Thiesen H.
Am J Addict. 2007 Nov-Dec;16(6):475-8.
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Greece

General Reports

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Community interventions to assist homeless families affected by HIV
N Papadopoulos, P Vyras, K Serafeimidou
(14IAC)
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Hungary

Infectious Diseases

Tuberculosis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Molecular clues of a microepidemy among homeless tuberculosis patients in Budapest
due to a new and local Mycobacterium tuberculosis clade.
Ködmön C, Niemann S, Gutierrez MC, et al
Infect Genet Evol. 2007 Jun 22;
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Conventional and molecular epidemiology of tuberculosis in homeless patients in
Budapest, Hungary.
Lukacs J, Tubak V, Mester J, David S
J Clin Microbiol. 2004 Dec;42(12):5931-4.
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Ireland

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Health of the homeless in Dublin: has anything changed in the context of Ireland's
economic boom?
O'Carroll A, O'Reilly F.
Eur J Public Health. 2008 Jun 25.
Abstract

Homeless in North and West Belfast: an oral health needs assessment.
Collins J, Freeman R .
Br Dent J. 2007 May 18;
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Italy

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

An integrated model for the evaluation and risk management of tuberculosis infection and active
tuberculosis in homeless people in the city of Rome (Italy)
Cairo AG, Quaranta G, Laurenti P, et al
Ig Sanita Pubbl. 2008 Jul-Aug;64(4):435-49
Abstract

QuantiFERON-TB Gold test in homeless shelter staff: preliminary results
Martini A, Tomao P, Di Renzi S, et al
G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2007 Jul-Sep;29(3 Suppl):767-9.
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Spain

General Reports

Utilization of psychiatric emergency services by homeless persons in Spain.
Pascual JC, Malagón A, Arcega JM, et al
Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2008 Jan-Feb;30(1):14-9.
Abstract

Role of stressful life events in homelessness: an intragroup analysis.
Munoz M, Panadero S, Santos EP, Quiroga MA.
Am J Community Psychol. 2005 Mar;35(1-2):35-47.
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Infectious Diseases

Tuberculosis

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Treatment of latent tuberculosis among homeless population. Comparison between
wo therapeutic approaches
Sanchez-Arcilla I, Vilchez JM, Garcia De La Torre M, et al.
Med Clin (Barc). 2004 Jan 24; 122(2): 57-9.
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Food

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Food services for the homeless in Spain: Caritas Programme for the Homeless.
Linares E.
Public Health Nutr. 2001 Dec;4(6A):1367-9.
Abstract

Screening for tuberculosis upon admission to shelters and free-meal services.
Solsona J, Cayla JA, Nadal J, et al
Eur J Epidemiol. 2001;17(2):123-8.
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Sweden

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

How are homeless people treated in the healthcare system and other societal institutions?
Study of their experiences and trust.
Irestig R, Burström K, Wessel M, Lynöe N.
Scand J Public Health. 2010 May;38(3):225-31
Abstract

Gender, hospitalization and mental disorders among homeless people compared
with the general population in Stockholm.
Beijer U, Andréasson S.
Eur J Public Health. 2010 Apr 5
Abstract

Physical diseases among homeless people: Gender differences and comparisons with the
general population.
Beijer U, Andréasson S.
Scand J Public Health. 2009 Jan;37(1):93-100
Abstract

Mortality, mental disorders and addiction: A 5-year follow-up of 82 homeless men
in Stockholm.
Beijer U, Andréasson A, Agren G, Fugelstad A.
Nord J Psychiatry. 2007;61(5):363-8.
Abstract

High Bartonella spp. seroprevalence in a Swedish homeless population but no
evidence of trench fever.
Ehrenborg C, Byström R, Hjelm E,et al
Scand J Infect Dis. 2007 Sep 6;:1-8
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Leaving homelessness and addiction: narratives of an occupational transition.
Heuchemer B, Josephsson S
Scand J Occup Ther. 2006 Sep;13(3):160-9.
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