Prevalence, distribution, and correlates of hepatitis C virus infection among homeless adults in Los Angeles.

Objective: We documented the prevalence, distribution, and correlates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among urban homeless adults.

Methods: We sampled a community-based probability sample of 534 homeless adults from 41 shelters and meal programs in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles, California. Participants were interviewed and tested for HCV, hepatitis B, and HIV.

Hepatitis C among clients of health care for the homeless primary care clinics.

Objectives: To describe the prevalence, distribution and risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among homeless adults using eight Health Care for the Homeless (HCH) clinics nationally.

Methods: Data were collected for 387 participants through blood draws, structured interviews, chart reviews.

Results: Overall prevalence of HCV-antibody positivity was 31.

Adverse childhood events, substance abuse, and measures of affiliation.

Adverse childhood events may influence later behaviors, including adulthood substance use and social affiliation. Studies have noted high prevalence rates of adverse childhood experiences and adulthood substance abuse among homeless adults. Using an existing longitudinal, countywide probability sample of 397 homeless adults, we examine the relationships among adverse childhood events on adulthood substance use, and the relationship of these variables to affiliation.

HIV seroprevalence among homeless and marginally housed adults in San Francisco.

Objectives: We report HIV seroprevalence and risk factors for urban indigent adults.

Methods: A total of 2508 adults from shelters, meal programs, and low-cost hotels received interviews, blood tests, and tuberculosis screening.

Results: Seroprevalence was 10.

Longitudinal perspective: adverse childhood events, substance use, and labor force participation among homeless adults.

Objectives: We examined the long-term effects of adverse childhood events on adulthood substance use, social service utilization, and subsequent labor force participation.

Methods: A county-wide probability sample of 397 homeless adults was interviewed three times in a 15-month period. By using a path model, literature-based relationships between adverse childhood events and labor force participation with the mediating effects of adulthood substance use and service use were tested.

No door to lock: victimization among homeless and marginally housed persons.

Background: Homeless persons experience high rates of sexual and physical assault; homeless women are thought to be at highest risk. To determine the prevalence, distribution, and factors associated with sexual and physical assault, we surveyed homeless and marginally housed adults in San Francisco, Calif.

Methods: We interviewed 2577 respondents about their history of recent sexual and physical assault, housing history, sexual practices, substance use, health status, and criminal justice history.

Substance use and separation of homeless mothers from their children.

Objectives: This study examined whether homeless mothers with substance use problems were more likely to experience separations from their children and whether recent substance use had an impact on the family's ability to receive public entitlement income consistently over the 15-month study period.

Methods: This study used an existing longitudinal data set consisting of a county-wide probability sample of 104 homeless women who had children under 18 years old.

Results: Only 29.

Disaffiliation, substance use, and exiting homelessness.

This study tested whether social affiliation was associated with exits from homelessness for a county-wide probability sample of 397 homeless adults who were followed over a 15-month period culminating in 1992. For the total sample, support from family or friends and service use were related to an increased likelihood of exiting from homelessness. Surprisingly, exits from homelessness were associated with social affiliation (i.

Substance use and labor force participation among homeless adults.

Objectives: We measured the proportion of homeless adults in the labor force and examined the impact of substance use on labor force participation.

Methods: A county-wide probability sample of 397 homeless adults was interviewed three times in a 15-month period.

Results: Almost 80% of homeless adults were employed or looking for work at one point in time; however, only 47.