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         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 
Psychiatric Services and "the Homeless": Changing the Paradigm.
Glick ID, Olfson M. 
J
 Nerv Ment Dis
. 2018 May;206(5):378-379.

Abstract

Nursing management of people experiencing homelessness at the end of life.
Ann Webb W, Mitchell T, Nyatanga B, Snelling P.

Nurs Stan
d
. 2018 Feb 28;32(27):53-

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Interventions for preventing or treating malnutrition in homeless problem-drinkers: a systematic review.
Ijaz S, Thorley H, Porter K,  et al 
Int J Equity Health. 2018 Jan 16;17(1):8.
Paper

Homelessness and Emergency Medicine: A Review of the Literature.
Salhi BA, White MH, Pitts SR, Wri
ght DW.
Acad Emerg Med
. 2017 Dec 9.

Abstract

Homelessness as a predictor of mortality: an 11-year register-based cohort study.
Feodor Nilsson S, Laursen TM, Hjorthøj C, Nordentoft M. 
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol. 2017 Nov 9

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Foot Conditions among Homeless Persons: A Systematic Review.
To MJ, Brothers TD, Van Zoost C.

PLoS One
. 2016 Dec 9;11(12):e0167463.

Paper

Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Infections Among Urban Homeless and Marginalized People in the United States and Europe, 1990-2014.
Leibler JH, Zakhour CM, Gadhoke P, Gaeta JM.
Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 2016 May 9

Abstract

Causes of Child and Youth Homelessness in Developed and Developing Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Embleton L, Lee H, Gunn J,
JAMA Pediatr. 2016 Apr 4. 

Abstract

Impact of x-ray screening programmes for active tuberculosis in homeless populations: a systematic review of original studies.
Curtis J.

J Public Health
(Oxf)
. 2015 Feb 25
Abstract

Associations Between Youth Homelessness, Sexual Offenses, Sexual Victimization, and Sexual Risk Behaviors:
A Systematic Literature Review.
Heerde JA, Scholes-Balog KE, Hemphill SA.
Arch Sex Behav
. 2014 Nov 20

Abstract

Prevalence of childhood abuse among people who are homeless in Western countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Sundin EC, Baguley T.

Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol
. 2014 Sep 2

Abstract

Permanent supportive housing: assessing the evidence.
Rog DJ, Marshall T, Dougherty RH,
Psychiatr Serv. 2014 Mar 1;65(3):287-94.

Abstract

Interventions for promoting reintegration and reducing harmful behaviour and lifestyles in street-connected children and young people.
Coren E, Hossain R, Pardo JP,  et al
Evid Based Child Health. 2013 Jul;8(4):1140-272

Abstract

The epidemiology of substance use among street children in resource-constrained settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Embleton L, Mwangi A, Vreeman R, et al

Addiction
. 2013 Jul 12.

Abstract

Barriers to and Interventions for Improved Tuberculosis Detection and Treatment among Homeless and Immigrant Populations: A Literature Review.
Tankimovich M.

J Community Health Nurs
. 2013;30(2):83-95.

Abstract

A systematic review of interventions for homeless women.
Speirs V, Johnson M, Jirojwong S.
J Clin Nurs. 2013 Jan 18.

Abstract

Prevalence of tuberculosis, hepatitis C virus, and HIV in homeless people: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Beijer U, Wolf A, Fazel S.
Lancet Infect Dis. 2012 Aug 17

Abstract

Supporting Breast-feeding When a Woman Is Homeless.
Crespo-Fierro M, Lunney M.
Int J Nurs Terminol Classif. 2011 Apr;22(2):103-7

Abstract


Middle East
 

Iran
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
 

 

 

 

Prevalence of HIV, HBV, and HCV and Related Risk Factors amongst Male Homeless People in Lorestan Province, the West of Iran.
Doosti-Irani A, Mokhaeri H, Chegini Sharafi A,
J Res Health Sci. 2017 Mar 11
Abstract

Prevalence of HIV, HBV and HCV among street and labour children in Tehran, Iran.
Foroughi M, Moayedi-Nia S, Shoghli A, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2016 Sep 6.
Abstract

Comparison of an interferon-gamma release assay and the tuberculin skin test for diagnosis of latent tuberculosis in homeless people in Iran: a cross-sectional study.
Bagheri Amiri F, Saifi M, Gouya MM,  et al
Infect Dis (Lond). 2015 Apr 2:1-6
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE

Vulnerability of Homeless People in Tehran, Iran, to HIV, Tuberculosis and Viral Hepatitis.
Bagheri Amiri F, Gouya MM, Saifi M,  et al

PLoS One
. 2014 Jun 4;9(6):e98742.
Paper

Prevalence of HIV infection and the correlates among homeless in Tehran, Iran.
Zadeh AO, Seyedalinaghi S, Hassanzad FF, et al

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed
. 2014 Jan;4(1):65-8.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Prevalence of HBV, HCV, HIV and Syphilis among Homeless Subjects Older than Fifteen
Years in Tehran.

Vahdani P, Hosseini-Moghaddam SM, Family A, Moheb-Dezfouli R. 

Arch Iran Med
. 2009 Sep;12(5):483-7
Paper
 

Israel
 
  Sheltered women's perceptions of their abusive marital relationship: Conflictual themes of dominance and submissiveness.
Sommerfeld E, Shechory Bitton M.

Health Care Women Int
. 2015 Dec 2
Abstract

Turkey
 

Juveniles

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 

 
Homeless deaths in Istanbul, Turkey.
Büyük Y, Uzün I, Eke M, Ceti˙n G.
 
J Forensic Leg Med.
2008 Jul;15(5):318-321.
Abstract

Electrocardiographic and echocardiographic findings in street children known to be
substance abusers.
Olgar S, Dindar A, Ertugrul T, et al
 
Cardiol Young.
2007 Dec 20;:1-4
Abstract


Russia/Newly Independent States
 

Russia

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 
  Decline in HIV seroprevalence in street youth 2006-2012, St. Petersburg, Russia: moving toward an AIDS-free generation.
Kornilova MS, Batluk JV, Yorick RV,  et al
Int J STD AIDS. 2016 May 4.
Abstract

Food incentives improve adherence to tuberculosis drug treatment among homeless patients in Russia.
Gärden B, Samarina A, Stavchanskaya I,  et al
Scand J Caring Sci. 2012 Jun

Abstract

          Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 

 
Decline in HIV seroprevalence in street youth 2006 - 2012, St Petersburg, Russia: towards an AIDS-free generation
M. Kornilova, J. Batluk, R. Yorick, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Reductions in HIV seroprevalence among street youth who were orphaned, abused, and living outside family care: impact of a comprehensive response, St. Petersburg, Russia
S. Hillis, M. Kornilova, Y. Batluk, et al
(XX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

 

Ukraine

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries  
 

  Behaviors Associated With a Risk of HIV Transmission From HIV-Positive Street Youth to Non-Street Youth in Ukraine.
Nerlander LM, Zapata LB, Yorick R, et al
Sex Transm Dis
. 2015 Sep;42(9):513-520.
Abstract

The health and well-being of neglected, abused and exploited children: The Kyiv Street
Children Project.

Kerfoot M, Koshyl V, Roganov O, et al

Child Abuse Negl.
2007 Jan 4;
Abstract
 


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