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    Hosp Community Psychiatry. 1990 Jul;41(7):790-4.

    Housing homeless women: a consumer preference study.

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    Social and Community Psychiatry Section, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Toronto, Canada.

    Abstract

    Consumer preference surveys can provide valuable information on which to base the planning and development of housing for groups with special needs. The authors describe a survey that explored the housing histories, problems, needs, and preferences of a sample of 38 chronically homeless women contacted in metropolitan Toronto hostels and drop-in centers. Despite having multiple mental and physical health problems, the women showed a strong preference for a normal, independent living situation. However, they acknowledged the need for a range of supportive services to maintain themselves in such a situation. The women strongly opposed being housed in settings with mentally ill persons, with alcohol or drug abusers, and with those involved in criminal activities.

    PMID:
    2365314
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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