Vulnerable Populations

what are the types of vulnerable populations

minorities

immigrants

refugees

poor

homeless

disabled

children

elderly

disease specific

what are the factors that contribute to vulnerability

SODH

health status determinants

homelessness is described by

lack of regular night time residence

demographically involving impoverished

major factor of vulnerability and health disparities

poverty

poverty can lead to

decreased access to healthcare

increased exposure to environmental

increased safety risk

what are the top causes of poverty in the US

inflation

lack of education

unemployment

high cost of health insurance

shrinking of the middle class

what are the resources for homelessness

public/private sector

promote initiatives to address homelessness

local/state/national level

insure coordinated, comprehensive, systemic approach

advocation

financial counseling

legal/financial aid

health education

immunization programs

counseling

homelessness primary prevention

assess clients needs for housing, healthcare, education, social services, and employment

screening communicable diseases

better training for health servicers

homelessness secondary prevention

rehab care

offer counseling for diagnosed

support, treat, complications of disease

homelessness tertiary prevention

vulnerability increases ones susceptibility to

poor health

what is the role of the nurse regarding vulnerable populations

empowerment

facilitate external support

use evidence to reduce visibility

what are the effects of environment and social factors on out bodies

wear and tear

repeated activation of physiologic stress

poor environment, unsafe conditions, paycheck to paycheck

chronic stress

what should be considered to address health disparities

social determinants and work on all levels