CONCEPT 10: HOMELESS
This concept is taken from module 9 of block 2 entitled “Introduction to public health nursing”.
10.1 Significance of the Concept
Homelessness, a condition of people without a regular dwelling is one of the major factor rendering people vulnerable to poor health condition. The effects of homelessness on homeless people are large. They range from health issues to personal entrapment. It is believed that many homeless individuals failed in their lives to cope with their difficulties and this makes them alienate themselves from the rest of the world. Homeless people often encounter a lot of health issues in their lives. Their health gets worse from time to time because they lack attention from people such as doctors, wives,
This concept is taken from module 9 of block 2 entitled “Introduction to public health nursing”.
10.1 Significance of the Concept
Homelessness, a condition of people without a regular dwelling is one of the major factor rendering people vulnerable to poor health condition. The effects of homelessness on homeless people are large. They range from health issues to personal entrapment. It is believed that many homeless individuals failed in their lives to cope with their difficulties and this makes them alienate themselves from the rest of the world. Homeless people often encounter a lot of health issues in their lives. Their health gets worse from time to time because they lack attention from people such as doctors, wives,