JOURNAL ARTICLE

Examining the Role of Self-Harm in the Relationship between Emergency Department Service Utilization and Trauma-Induced Homelessness among Homeless Individuals in Texas.

  • Published In: Health & Social Work, 2024, v. 49, n. 2. P. 87 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Choudhury, Sumaita; Choi, Sharon Lee; Lee, Yehyang; Manser, Stacey Stevens 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the moderating role of self-harm in the relationship between emergency department (ED) service utilization and trauma-induced homelessness (TIH) among homeless adults in Texas. Using data from 282 adults assessed with the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Prescreen Tool (VI-SPDAT), the study found that individuals who used ED services frequently and engaged in self-harm or risky behaviors had higher odds of experiencing TIH. Male respondents were less likely than females to experience TIH, and self-harm significantly moderated the association between ED utilization and TIH. The findings highlight the need for tailored, resilience-based interventions to address the complex interplay of trauma, self-harm, and healthcare use among adults experiencing homelessness due to trauma.

Additional Information

  • Source:Health & Social Work. 2024/05, Vol. 49, Issue 2, p87
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0360-7283
  • DOI:10.1093/hsw/hlae002
  • Accession Number:177044348
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