Ecker John, Aubry Tim, Sylvestre John
a School of Psychology, Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
b Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services and School of Psychology, University of Ottawa , Ottawa , Ontario , Canada.
J Homosex. 2019;66(3):297-323. doi: 10.1080/00918369.2017.1413277. Epub 2018 Jan 3.
Little is known about lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults who experience homelessness. The current review critically analyzes the scant literature on LGBTQ adults who experience homelessness, with a particular focus on: (1) pathways into homelessness; (2) support needs; (3) targeted programming; and (4) exits out of homelessness. A total of 143 articles were identified, and 16 articles met the criteria of appropriate age range, article quality, and relevance of topic. Results from this review demonstrate that homeless LGBTQ adults have unique physical and mental health challenges, largely concerning HIV and substance use. Transgender and gender non-conforming adults who experience homelessness encounter several challenges in the homelessness system, particularly in regard to safety and gender-affirming supports. Recommendations focus on practical implications for support and suggestions for future research.
对于经历无家可归的女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋、跨性别者及酷儿(LGBTQ)成年人,我们知之甚少。本综述批判性地分析了关于经历无家可归的LGBTQ成年人的少量文献,特别关注:(1)陷入无家可归的途径;(2)支持需求;(3)针对性项目;以及(4)摆脱无家可归的方式。共识别出143篇文章,其中16篇符合适当年龄范围、文章质量和主题相关性的标准。本综述结果表明,无家可归的LGBTQ成年人面临独特的身心健康挑战,主要涉及艾滋病毒和药物使用。经历无家可归的跨性别者和性别不一致的成年人在无家可归系统中面临诸多挑战,尤其是在安全和性别肯定支持方面。建议聚焦于支持的实际意义及对未来研究的建议。