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Caroline Dorsen1

  • 1New York University College of Nursing, New York, New York, USA. caroline.dorsen@nyu.edu

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Summary

Vulnerability in homeless adolescents is a complex state influenced by past, present, and future risks. Understanding this concept is crucial for nurses to address the unique health needs of this population.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Adolescent Health
  • Vulnerability Studies

Background:

  • Homeless adolescents face significant health disparities compared to their housed peers.
  • Addressing health inequities in vulnerable populations is a global healthcare priority.
  • Understanding vulnerability is key to improving care for homeless youth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the concept of vulnerability in homeless adolescents.
  • To develop a comprehensive definition of vulnerability for this population.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of PubMed, Medline, Cochrane, and CINAHL databases (1980-2009).
  • Keywords included 'vulnerable,' 'vulnerability,' 'homeless,' 'adolescent,' 'street,' and 'youth.'
  • Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method applied to 23 multidisciplinary papers.

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  • Vulnerability in homeless adolescents is defined as a combination of perceived or real risks from past, present, and future circumstances.
  • Factors contributing to vulnerability include the adolescent developmental stage, family disruption, and risks associated with street life.
  • The study did not find support for differentiating between risk and vulnerability as distinct concepts.

Conclusions:

  • The analysis identified consistent antecedents, attributes, and consequences of vulnerability in homeless adolescents.
  • Further research is recommended on self-perceptions of vulnerability and subgroup variations within the homeless adolescent population.
  • Nurses require a clear understanding of vulnerability to effectively support homeless youth.