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Struggling With Disconnection: The Lived Experience Of Being Homeless And In Need Of Healthcare, Nonceba Mbangata
Struggling With Disconnection: The Lived Experience Of Being Homeless And In Need Of Healthcare, Nonceba Mbangata
Theses and Graduate Projects
The intent of this field project was to study the disconnection that is experienced by homeless persons within the healthcare system. Homelessness is a growing concern that affects all age groups throughout the United States. It is not a secret that the increase in homelessness is stressing the health care system and limiting choices of becoming a healthy individual. The state of the health care system today and the nomadic habits of homeless persons make it impossible for those struggling with homelessness to stay connected to health care services. This project will illuminate the lived experiences of homeless persons as …