Managing Health Problems among Homeless Women with Children in a Transitional Shelter

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Abstract
To describe health problems among homeless women with children living in a transitional shelter, analyze how they managed various ailments and when and how they sought care. Qualitative using grounded theory and dimensional analysis. During 1992 and 1993, data were gathered from a convenience sample of 13 Latina, 11 White, and 6 African American women (n = 30) who lived in a transitional shelter in California, USA. In-depth, semi-structured interviews. Despite many supportive services in transitional shelter, respondents had difficulty managing health problems. Typically, a woman reported she managed a health problem by overcoming it alone. The pattern of overcoming it alone existed years before transitional shelter life, and, in many instances, persisted during shelter years. Clinical nursing interventions that address shame, fear, lack of information, and eligibility for services could improve health outcomes among women and children living in transitional shelters.

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