A Health Needs Assessment Among Milwaukee's Homeless. WMJ 2022 Jul;121(2):149-152
Date
07/21/2022Pubmed ID
35857692Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85134854730 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 1 CitationAbstract
BACKGROUND: This project aims to assess the needs and barriers to care from the people experiencing homelessness in a large Midwestern city from their perspective.
METHODS: This survey was advised by those with lived experience of homelessness and those who work in the space. Surveys were disseminated during outreach around the city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Data were transcribed, reviewed, and analyzed.
RESULTS: Results indicated that 68% of participants perceive their health as "poor" or "fair." Fifty-five percent indicated they had primary care, and 64% reported possessing active health care insurance. There were many perceived barriers to care including lack of transportation, money, and inadequate clinic hours.
CONCLUSIONS: Survey results indicate that the needs and barriers to care for those experiencing homelessness are broad and complex and should be factored when considering solutions and aiming to provide more equitable care.
Author List
Matzke J, Johnston B, Schneider T, Nelson DAuthors
Bryan Johnston MD Assistant Professor in the Family Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinDavid A. Nelson PhD Professor in the Family Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
HumansNeeds Assessment
Surveys and Questionnaires
Wisconsin
