Correlates of service utilization among homeless youth

被引：41

作者：

Tyler, Kimberly A. ^{[1
]}

Akinyemi, Sarah L. ^{[2
]}

Kort-Butler, Lisa A. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Nebraska, Dept Sociol, Lincoln, NE 68588 USA

[2] Kenexa, Minneapolis, MN USA

来源：

CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW | 2012年 / 34卷 / 07期

关键词：

Service utilization; Family histories; Homeless youth; SEXUALLY TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS; RUNAWAY ADOLESCENTS; HIV-INFECTION; HEALTH-CARE; PREDICTORS; BEHAVIORS; ABUSE;

D O I：

10.1016/j.childyouth.2012.03.010

中图分类号：

D669 [社会生活与社会问题]; C913 [社会生活与社会问题];

学科分类号：

1204 ;

摘要：

Though few studies exist on service utilization among homeless youth in the U.S., services are important because without them, many of these young people may resort to delinquent strategies in order to meet their daily survival needs. The current study examines frequency and correlates of service utilization (i.e., shelters, food programs, street outreach, counseling, STI and HIV testing) among a sample of 249 homeless youth ages 14 to 21. Multivariate analysis revealed significant differences in service usage by sex, age, and sexual orientation. Experiencing family physical and/or sexual abuse, being kicked out of the family home, spending more nights per week sleeping on the street, and having ever stayed in a group home facility were significant correlates of homeless youths' service usage. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：1344 / 1350

页数：7

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