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General Reports/Multiple Diseases
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Narrative Review: Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Homeless Youth-What Do We Know About Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevalence and Risk?
Caccamo A, Kachur R, Williams SP.
Sex Transm Dis. 2017 Aug;44(8):466-476.
Abstract

Effect of permethrin-impregnated underwear on body lice in sheltered homeless persons: a randomized controlled trial.
Benkouiten S, Drali R, Badiaga S,  et al

JAMA Dermatol
. 2014 Mar 1;150(3):273-9.
Abstract

Medication adherence among homeless patients: A pilot study of cell phone effectiveness.
Burda C, Haack M, Duarte AC, Alemi F.

J Am Acad Nurse Pract
. 2012 Nov;24(11):675-81

Abstract

Impact of Nursing Intervention on Improving HIV, Hepatitis Knowledge and
Mental Health Among Homeless Young Adults.
Nyamathi A, Kennedy B, Branson C, et al
Community Ment Health J. 2012 Jul 15.
Abstract

Infection control in soup kitchens and shelters.
Duchene M.

Home Healthc Nurse
. 2010 Sep;28(8):471
Abstract


Cardiovascular Disease
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Rates and Predictors of Uncontrolled Hypertension Among Hypertensive Homeless Adults Using New York City Shelter-Based Clinics.
Asgary R, Sckell B, Alcabes A, et al
Ann Fam Med. 2016 Jan;14(1):41-6.
Abstract

Diabetes and Hypertension Prevalence in Homeless Adults in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Bernstein RS, Meurer LN, Plumb EJ, Jackson JL.

Am J Public Health
. 2014 Dec 18:e1-e15

Abstract


Diabetes
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A Mobile Health Service to Manage Diabetic Foot in Homeless Patients.
Matteoli M, Scaringi C, Carella P, et al

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
. 2015 Sep;105(5):424-8.
Abstract

Diabetes and Hypertension Prevalence in Homeless Adults in the United States: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Bernstein RS, Meurer LN, Plumb EJ, Jackson JL.

Am J Public Health
. 2014 Dec 18:e1-e15

Abstract

A Pilot Study: Retention of Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Feasibility of a CDSM Diabetes Program.
Savage C, Xu Y, Richmond MM, Corbin A,  et al
J Community Health Nurs. 2014;31(4):238-48.
Abstract

Diabetes in homeless persons: barriers and enablers to health as perceived by patients, medical, and social service providers.
Elder NC, Tubb MR.
Soc Work Public Health. 2014 Apr 16;29(3):220-31.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
A systematic approach to diabetes mellitus care in underserved populations: improving care of
minority and homeless persons.

Baty PJ, Viviano SK, Schiller MR, Wendling AL.

Fam Med
. 2010 Oct;42(9):623-7

Paper

 

Hemophilia
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The challenges of the homeless haemophilia patient.
Lambing A, Kuriakose P, Kachalsky E, Mueller L.

Haemophilia
. 2013 Apr 4.

Abstract
 

Hepatitis A
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Nursing case management, peer coaching, and hepatitis a and B vaccine completion among homeless men recently released on parole: randomized clinical trial.
Nyamathi A, Salem BE, Zhang S,  et al

Nurs Res
. 2015 May-Jun;64(3):177-89.
Abstract

Hepatitis A/B vaccine completion among homeless adults with history of incarceration.
Nyamathi AM, Marlow E, Branson C, et al
J Forensic Nurs. 2012 Mar;8(1):13-22.
Abstract

 

Hepatitis B
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV among Homeless and Non-homeless United States Veterans.
Noska AJ, Belperio PS, Loomis TP,  et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2017 Apr 1
Abstract 

Nursing case management, peer coaching, and hepatitis a and B vaccine completion among homeless men recently released on parole: randomized clinical trial.
Nyamathi A, Salem BE, Zhang S,  et al

Nurs Res
. 2015 May-Jun;64(3):177-89.
Abstract

Hepatitis A/B vaccine completion among homeless adults with history of incarceration.
Nyamathi AM, Marlow E, Branson C, et al
J Forensic Nurs. 2012 Mar;8(1):13-22.
Abstract

 

Hepatitis C  
Prevention

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prevalence of HIV, HCV and HBV among Homeless and Non-homeless United States Veterans.
Noska AJ, Belperio PS, Loomis TP,  et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2017 Apr 1
Abstract

Needs Assessment of HCV-Infected Individuals Experiencing Homelessness and Implications.
Beiser M, Leon C, Gaeta JM.
J Health Care Poor Underserved
.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HCV screening in a cohort of HIV infected and uninfected homeless and marginally housed women in San Francisco, California.
Page K, Yu M, Cohen J, er al
BMC Public Health. 2017 Feb 7;17(1):171
Paper

Understanding correlates of hepatitis C virus infection among homeless recently paroled men.
Nyamathi A, Salem BE, Marlow E,  et al
J Forensic Nurs. 2013 Jul-Sep;9(3):161-9.
Abstract

A Unique Model for Treating Chronic Hepatitis C in Patients With Psychiatric Disorders, Substance Abuse, and/or Housing Instability.Ho CJ, Preston C, Fredericks K,  et al
J Addict Med. 2013 Jul 26.
Abstract

Increasing Hepatitis C Knowledge Among Homeless Adults: Results of a Community-Based, Interdisciplinary Intervention.
Tyler D, Nyamathi A, Stein JA,  et al |
J Behav Health Serv Res. 2013 Apr 25.
Abstract

Prevalence, distribution, and correlates of hepatitis C virus infection among homeless adults in Los Angeles.
Gelberg L, Robertson MJ, Arangua L, et al

Public Health Rep
. 2012 Jul;127(4):407-21.
Abstract

Hepatitis C among Clients of Health Care for the Homeless Primary Care Clinics.
Strehlow AJ, Robertson MJ, Zerger S,  et al
J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2012;23(2):811-33.
Abstract

The association between use of non-injection drug implements and hepatitis C virus antibody status in homeless and marginally housed persons in San Francisco.
Hermanstyne K, Bangsberg DR, Hennessey K,  et al
J Public Health (Oxf). 2012 Mar 26.
Abstract

Impact of hepatitis B and C infection on health services utilization in homeless adults:
A test of the Gelberg-Andersen Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations.
Stein JA, Andersen RM, Robertson M, Gelberg L.

Health Psychol
.
2011 May 16.

Abstract

Completion and subject loss within an intensive hepatitis vaccination intervention
among homeless adults: the role of risk factors, demographics, and psychosocial variables.
Stein JA, Nyamathi AM.
 
Health Psychol
. 2010 May;29(3):317-23.
Abstract


 
 
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Implementation and evaluation of a homeless hepatitis C clinic: An academic and community partnership
C Rongey, P Gregerson, G Ryan, et al 
(136 APHA)
Abstract

Kidney Disease
 

'     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Homelessness and Risk of End-stage Renal Disease.
Maziarz M, Chertow GM, Himmelfarb J, Hall YN.

J Health Care Poor Underserved
. 2014;25(3):1231-44
Abstract

Homelessness and CKD: A Cohort Study.
Hall YN, Choi AI, Himmelfarb J,  et al 

Clin J Am Soc Nephrol
. 2012 Jun 14.

Abstract


Oncology
 

      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Colorectal Cancer Screening Uptake's Association With Psychosocial and Sociodemographic Factors Among Homeless Blacks and Whites
Rogers CR, Robinson CD, Arroyo C,
Health Educ Behav. 2017 Oct 1:1090198117734284.
Abstract

Opt-Out Patient Navigation to Improve Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Homeless Women.
Asgary R, Naderi R, Wisnivesky J.

J Womens Healt
h (Larchmt)
. 2017 Jan 19.
Abstract

Disparities in Cancer Incidence, Stage, and Mortality at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program.
Baggett TP, Chang Y, Porneala BC, et al

Am J Prev Med
. 2015 Jul 2
Abstract

Head and neck cancer screening in homeless communities: HEAL (Health Education,
Assessment, and Leadership).
Moore CE, Durden F.

J Natl Med Assoc
. 2010 Sep;102(9):811-6

Abstract


Tuberculosis
Prevention

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Care Cascade for targeted tuberculosis testing and linkage to Care in Homeless Populations in the United States: a meta-analysis
Parriott A, Malekinejad M, Miller AP, et al 

BMC Public Health
. 2018 Apr 12;18(1):485.
Paper

Outbreak of Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Among Homeless People in Atlanta, Georgia, 2008-2015.
Powell KM, VanderEnde DS, Holland DP,  et al

Public Health Rep
. 2017 Mar/Apr;132(2):231-240

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis among the homeless--preventing another outbreak through community action.
Gupta V, Sugg N, Butners M,  et al
N Engl J Med. 2015 Apr 16;372(16):1483-
Paper

Analysis of risk factors for tuberculous infection following exposure at a homeless shelter.
Munn MS, Duchin JS, Kay M, et al
 
Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2015 May;19(5):570-5.
Abstract

Tuberculosis among the homeless, United States, 1994-2010.
Bamrah S, Yelk Woodruff RS, Powell K,  et al

Int J Tuberc Lung Dis
. 2013 Nov;17(11):1414-9.
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

Counting the Homeless: A Previously Incalculable Tuberculosis Risk and Its Social Determinants
Feske ML, Teeter LD, Musser JM, Graviss EA.

Am J Public Healt
h
. 2013 Mar 14.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Notes from the field: tuberculosis cluster associated with homelessness - duval county, Florida, 2004-2012.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2012 Jul 20;61:539-40
Paper
 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Tuberculosis outbreak associated with a homeless shelter - Kane county, Illinois, 2007-2011.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2012 Mar 23;61:186-9.
Paper

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Empirical evidence for synchrony in the evolution of TB cases and HIV+ contacts among
the San Francisco homeless.
Mohtashemi M, Kawamura LM.

PLoS One
. 2010 Jan 22;5(1):e8851.
Paper

   
   


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