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People who use substances (PWUS) encounter significant barriers to accessing care for their complex health needs. As a result, emergency departments (EDs) often become the first point of healthcare access for ...
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Open AccessEmergency department care experiences among members of equity-deserving groups: quantitative results from a cross-sectional mixed methods study
Emergency departments (EDs) serve an integral role in healthcare, particularly for vulnerable populations. However, marginalized groups often report negative ED experiences, including stigmatizing attitudes an...
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Transition Processes and Outcomes for Immigrant and Refugee Youth: a Narrative Review from a Goal-Directed Perspective
Immigrant and refugee youth are faced with many transitional processes pertaining to adapting to a new country and culture, along with navigating the changing decisions and roadblocks that accompany the adoles...
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Open AccessExperience of emergency department use among persons with a history of adverse childhood experiences
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, lower levels of distress tolerance, and greater emotional dysregulation, as well as with increased healthcare utiliza...
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Open AccessExperience of healthcare among the homeless and vulnerably housed a qualitative study: opportunities for equity-oriented health care
People experiencing homelessness are often marginalized and are known to face barriers to accessing acceptable and respectful healthcare services. This study examines the experience of accessing hospital-based...
