Social Epidemiology: An Integrative Research and Practice Strategy Applied to Homelessness
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1994
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The Haworth Press, Inc.
Abstract
This paper explores social epidemiology as a method for social workers to approach complex social problems, specifically homelessness. Social epidemiology, a sub-type of epidemiology, integrates intrapersonal, interpersonal, and environmental factors to assist in intervention strategies. The paper defines social epidemiology, outlines research methods, and exemplifies its application to homelessness. Topics include identifying risk factors, the epidemiological triangle of host, agent, and environmental risk factors, screening validity, and using relative risk ratios for evaluating risk factors. It also highlights how social epidemiology is relevant for social workers in addressing health-related social problems.
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Describes social epidemiology, focusing on its application to homelessness. Includes research methods for defining and understanding homelessness using social epidemiology frameworks, emphasizing risk factors, behavioral, and psychological consequences, and epidemiological models.
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Social Epidemiology, Homelessness, Social Work, Risk Factors, Epidemiological Triangle, Public Health, Intervention Strategies, Behavioral and Psychological States, Relative Risk Ratios