Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Risk Factors in a Homeless Population.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
; 2024 Aug 10.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To characterize the traumatic brain injury profile and its associated risk factors in homeless individuals in Santa Clara County, CA.DESIGN:
Observational cohort studySETTING:
Two homeless shelter health clinics in Santa Clara County, CAPARTICIPANTS:
Currently or recently homeless individuals seeking health care at two homeless shelter health clinics between August 2013 and May 2014.INTERVENTIONS:
Not applicable MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
Demographics, traumatic brain injury incidence and characteristicsRESULTS:
Findings indicate that TBI history in the homeless population is higher (79.7%) than the general population (12%). Almost half of the population (49.2%) reported that their TBI occurred before the age of 18. 68.2% of participants reported sustaining a TBI with loss of consciousness. TBI due to violence (60%) was lower in this cohort compared to other homeless cohorts but was the main cause of injury regardless of age. Alcoholism was a risk factor for having more TBIs. No differences in TBI profile were found between genders.CONCLUSION:
Our findings underscore the need for more research on the lifetime risk factors associated with TBI to prevent and reduce the number of brain injuries in homeless populations.
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Journal:
Arch Phys Med Rehabil
Année:
2024
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Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Canada
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