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Promoting The Health Needs Of Homeless Women Residing In An Urban Community: A Participatory Action Research Study, Shirley Smith
Promoting The Health Needs Of Homeless Women Residing In An Urban Community: A Participatory Action Research Study, Shirley Smith
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The purpose of this study was to discover the health promoting needs of homeless women, residing in a shelter. A qualitative participatory action research (PAR) approach was used to solicit a deeper understanding of the women's health promoting needs. PAR is designed as a systematic inquiry, including collaboration with those affected by the issue being studied for purposes of taking action, empowerment, and effecting change. The specific aims for this study were 1) describe the health promoting needs of homeless women in the context of their lives as homeless women; 2) develop and implement a plan for meeting the health …