Predictors of Outreach Meetings Among Substance Using Homeless Youth

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作者：
Jasmin Carmona
Natasha Slesnick
Xiamei Guo
Aaron Murnan
Brittany Brakenhoff
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[1] The Ohio State University,Department of Human Sciences
[2] Xiamen University,Institute of Psychology
来源：
Community Mental Health Journal | 2017年 / 53卷
关键词：
Homeless youth; Substance use; Outreach; Predictors;
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摘要：
Homeless youth have high rates of substance use and often lack connection to social services. Outreach is critical for connecting youth to services, but factors influencing their outreach engagement are unknown. This study examined predictors of meetings with outreach workers among 79 non-service connected, substance using homeless youth between 14 and 24 years of age. Results provide direction to service providers in that older age, higher levels of depressive symptoms, fewer drug-related problems, and no use of hard drugs within the prior 30 days predicted higher meeting attendance. Future research is needed testing strategies that overcome barriers to outreach engagement.
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