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A qualitative study of a maintenance support program for women at risk of homelessness: Part 1: Personal factors
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posted on 2021-11-22, 01:06 authored by Rose McMaster, Violeta Lopez, Rachel Kornhaber, Michelle ClearyMichelle ClearyIn this article, a qualitative study of homeless women and their experiences attending a Maintenance Support Programme (MSP) is discussed. The overarching theme that emerged from the study of women in the MSP was ‘A life-changing event: I have the power to change’. The article focuses on the first of the sub-themes: personal factors including: (a) health status, (b) beliefs and attitudes, (c) knowledge, and (d) life and interpersonal skills. Findings demonstrate the influence that these factors have on the capacity of homeless women to change their lives. The MSP was instrumental in supporting these women to manage personal issues, by assisting with accessing health and social services, and developing life skills and achieving life goals. Understanding the homeless women's experiences may inform the development of future programmes and services in order to support and empower them to break the cycle of homelessness and help them to lead meaningful lives within society.
History
Volume
38Issue
6Start Page
500End Page
505Number of Pages
6eISSN
1096-4673ISSN
0161-2840Location
EnglandPublisher
Informa UK LimitedPublisher DOI
Language
engPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- Yes
External Author Affiliations
University of Tasmania; National University of Singapore, Singapore.Era Eligible
- Yes
Medium
Print-ElectronicJournal
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Keywords
Homeless womenMaintenance support programMSPHealth statudBeliefs and attitudesKnowledgeLife and interpersonal skillsMeaningfulAdultAgedAttitudeFemaleHealth StatusHomeless PersonsHumansMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchRisk FactorsSelf ConceptSocial SkillsSocial SupportNursingCounselling, Welfare and Community Services