Mini-Ethnography and Case Studies on Homeless Persons’ Primary Care Needs in an Urban Community

Anna Brown Simon, Z. Wolf
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Homeless persons struggle to access healthcare services and obtain resources to meet basic needs. This study used mini-ethnography, case study, and survey to describe primary care needs of homeless persons in two Pennsylvania cities. Data were obtained using participant observation, field notes, surveys, and document analysis. Five homeless persons and four community volunteers were interviewed. Homeless persons had some options for obtaining primary care services. It was difficult to take prescribed medications and acquire preventive services. Their symptoms often went unattended. Dedicated community volunteers and community agencies assisted homeless persons to obtain basic needs and healthcare services.
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城市社区无家可归者初级保健需求的微型人种学与个案研究
无家可归者难以获得保健服务和获得满足基本需要的资源。本研究采用微型人种学、个案研究及调查等方法,探讨宾夕法尼亚州两个城市无家可归者的基本医疗需求。通过参与观察、实地记录、调查和文献分析获得数据。采访了5名无家可归者和4名社区志愿者。无家可归者在获得初级保健服务方面有一些选择。很难服用处方药物和获得预防服务。他们的症状常常无人照料。热心的社区志愿人员和社区机构帮助无家可归者获得基本需求和保健服务。
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