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Reasons for homelessness among Micronesians at a transitional shelter in Hawai'i
Jill S M Omori1, Cristina Keolanani Kleinschmidt, Eric K W Lee
1Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Mililani, Hawai'i 96789-1192, USA. jill.omori@hawaii.edu
Background:
Over 6,000 people are homeless in the State of Hawai'i and a growing number are of Micronesian descent. This study looks at reasons for homelessness in the Micronesian population.
Methods:
The authors conducted a retrospective chart review of 145 patients who were seen in a free student-run medical clinic at a transitional shelter in Hawai'i. Demographics and reasons for homelessness were compiled for the patients of Micronesian ancestry.
Results:
Of the 56% of patients that were found to be of Micronesian ancestry, overcrowded housing was the most common reason leading to homelessness.
Conclusion:
Overcrowded housing, probably caused by poverty, along with social and cultural differences, likely play a significant role in the reasons for homelessness in Micronesian migrants. More research needs to be done to discern the reasons for, attitudes towards, and solutions for homelessness in this population.
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