使用毒品的无家可归青少年外展会议的预测因素。

Predictors of Outreach Meetings Among Substance Using Homeless Youth.

作者信息

Carmona Jasmin, Slesnick Natasha, Guo Xiamei, Murnan Aaron, Brakenhoff Brittany

机构信息

Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University, 135 Campbell Hall, 1787 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43210, USA.

Institute of Psychology, Xiamen University, No. 422, Siming South Road, Xiamen, 361005, Fujian, China.

出版信息

Community Ment Health J. 2017 Jan;53(1):62-71. doi: 10.1007/s10597-015-9919-8. Epub 2015 Aug 21.

DOI:10.1007/s10597-015-9919-8

PMID:26293750

Abstract

Homeless youth have high rates of substance use and often lack connection to social services. Outreach is critical for connecting youth to services, but factors influencing their outreach engagement are unknown. This study examined predictors of meetings with outreach workers among 79 non-service connected, substance using homeless youth between 14 and 24 years of age. Results provide direction to service providers in that older age, higher levels of depressive symptoms, fewer drug-related problems, and no use of hard drugs within the prior 30 days predicted higher meeting attendance. Future research is needed testing strategies that overcome barriers to outreach engagement.

摘要

无家可归的青少年物质使用发生率很高，且往往与社会服务缺乏联系。外展服务对于让青少年获得服务至关重要，但影响他们参与外展服务的因素尚不清楚。本研究调查了79名年龄在14至24岁之间、未与服务机构有联系、使用毒品的无家可归青少年与外展工作者会面的预测因素。研究结果为服务提供者提供了指导，即年龄较大、抑郁症状水平较高、与毒品相关的问题较少以及在过去30天内未使用硬性毒品预示着更高的会面出席率。需要开展进一步研究，测试克服外展服务参与障碍的策略。