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Evaluating the spiritual perspectives of homeless men in recovery
1Boston College School of Nursing, Cushing Hall, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467, USA. brushb@bc.edu
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to describe the self-reported spiritual perspectives of 100 homeless male residents living in a communal shelter. The residents, in recovery from substance addiction, were asked to complete Reed's 10-item Spiritual Perspective Scale (SPS) as part of their initial health database. Their responses were described within the context of their participation in 12-Step recovery programs, demographic characteristics, and perceived health status. Findings suggest that spirituality is an important health component for this population.
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