Development of the homeless healthy support system using the peer support

2010 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 20791808
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Single-year Grants
• Research Field: Community health/Gerontological nurisng
• Research Institution: Sonoda Women's University
• Principal Investigator: SASAKI Yachiyo Sonoda Women's University, 健康科学部, 講師 (10382243)
• Project Period (FY): 2008 – 2010
• Keywords: ホームレス / 健康支援 / ピアサポート

Research Abstract

This study showed that no association between health behavior and social support among homeless. It was revealed that the support from an expert was preferred to a peer. When I perform healthy support, solution to issue of life is important. The expert who can become the key person speaks for the person himself, and, besides, it is necessary for the same glance to support. As for the homeless, it was thought that the support group led by the expert than a peer support group was effective.