Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Oct;122(4):936-940. doi: 10.1097/01.AOG.0000435417.29567.90.
: Homelessness continues to be a significant problem in the United States. Women and families represent the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. Health care for these women is a challenge but an important issue that needs to be addressed. Homeless women are at higher risk of injury and illness and are less likely to obtain needed health care than women who are not homeless. It is essential to undertake efforts to prevent homelessness, to expand community-based services for the homeless, and to provide adequate health care for this underserved population. Health care providers can help address the needs of homeless individuals by identifying their own patients who may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, educating these patients about available resources in the community, treating their health problems, and offering preventive care.
美国的无家可归问题仍然很严重。妇女和家庭是无家可归人群中增长最快的部分。这些妇女的医疗保健是一个挑战，但也是一个需要解决的重要问题。无家可归的妇女受伤和患病的风险更高，获得所需医疗保健的可能性也低于没有无家可归的妇女。必须努力预防无家可归，扩大面向无家可归者的社区服务，并为这一服务不足的人群提供足够的医疗保健。医疗保健提供者可以通过确定自己的患者中可能无家可归或有成为无家可归者风险的患者，向这些患者宣传社区中可用的资源，治疗他们的健康问题，并提供预防保健，从而帮助满足无家可归者的需求。
