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Correlates of Acquiring a Traumatic Brain Injury before Experiencing Homelessness: An Exploratory Study

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  • Stephanie Chassman

    (Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208, USA)

  • Katie Calhoun

    (Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208, USA)

  • Blair Bacon

    (Anschutz School of Medicine, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO 80045, USA)

  • Sara Chaparro Rucobo

    (Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80210, USA)

  • Emily Goodwin

    (Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University, La Mirada, CA 90639, USA)

  • Kim Gorgens

    (Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80210, USA)

  • Daniel Brisson

    (Graduate School of Professional Psychology, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80210, USA)

Abstract

The rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are significantly higher among individuals experiencing homelessness compared to the general population. The relationship between TBI and homelessness is likely bi-directional as factors associated with homelessness may increase the risk of acquiring a TBI, and factors associated with TBI could lead to homelessness. This study builds upon previous research by investigating the following research questions: (1) What are the rates of TBI among a sample of individuals experiencing homelessness? (2) Does a TBI experience precede or follow an initial period of homelessness? And, (3) What are the correlates of TBI prior to homelessness including self-reported mental health variables? A cross-sectional study design and purposive sampling were utilized to interview 115 English-speaking adults (ages 18–73) in two Colorado cities. Results show, 71% of total participants reported a significant history of TBI, and of those, 74% reported a TBI prior to experiencing homelessness. Our logistic regression models reveal a significant relationship between mental health and acquiring a TBI prior to experiencing homelessness. Implications include prioritizing permanent supportive housing followed by other supportive services.

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  • Stephanie Chassman & Katie Calhoun & Blair Bacon & Sara Chaparro Rucobo & Emily Goodwin & Kim Gorgens & Daniel Brisson, 2022. "Correlates of Acquiring a Traumatic Brain Injury before Experiencing Homelessness: An Exploratory Study," Social Sciences, MDPI, vol. 11(8), pages 1-13, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jscscx:v:11:y:2022:i:8:p:376-:d:894588
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