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November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article, from a Journal of Health and Social Behavior supplement examines sociological research into the effects of stress. The author emphasizes the cumulative effects of stress stress has a more severe effect on disadvantaged groups.
April 1, 2004 | Journal Article
People who receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) have a high unemployment rate partly because they are afraid that, if they take a job, they will lose their benefits, especially their health insurance. One respons ...
May 1, 2007 | Journal Article
Distrust of Authorities Among Hurricane Katrina Evacuees.
December 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This paper summarizes current evidence on social relations and health, specifically how social integration and social support are related to health behaviors and health outcomes, using results from published reviews.
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
The cost analysis of a housing and case management program for chronically ill homeless adults demonstrated an average annual savings for care.
October 12, 2011 | Journal Article
This study examines housing status and its impact on health by using a cross-sectional design of 798 residents in California, Arizona, Nevada and Florida. This study contributes to understanding how deficits in material resources can impact health, even when controlling for income.
February 1, 2007 | Journal Article
This research examines Cash and Counseling's effects on the costs and uses of Medicaid's personal care services or home and community-based waiver services effects on other Medicaid costs and effects on total Medicaid costs.
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Being culturally interconnected with others can be beneficial to a pregnant woman’s health and well-being.
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines perceptions of resilience among low-income Latino youths and their parents. Through a series of semi-structured qualitative interviews, the authors identified factors believed to be barriers or sources of support for Latino youths.
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is recognized as a top public health issue with significant consequences for women's health and well-being. In Illinois, trauma centers are succeeding at screening for IPV, yet progress can be made in providing uniform practices across centers.