RT Article
T1 Prevalence and Correlates of Illicit Substance Use Among Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness in Seven Cities Across the United States
JF Journal of drug issues
VO 52
IS 4
SP 488
OP 508
A1 Chassman, Stephanie
A1 Barman-Adhikari, Anamika
A1 Hsu, Hsun-Ta
A1 Ferguson, Kristin M.
A1 Narendorf, Sarah C.
A1 Maria, Diane Santa
A1 Shelton, Jama
A1 Petering, Robin
A1 Bender, Kimberly
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1816394319
AB BackgroundYoung adults experiencing homelessness (YAEH) engage in substantially higher substance use rates than housed young adults. This current study builds on previous research by investigating the prevalence of and salient correlates of illicit substance use across a seven-city sample.MethodsThis study used the Homeless Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey (HYRRS) dataset, n=1426 Young adults experiencing homelessness to study patterns and correlates of illicit substance use.ResultsMultivariate logistic regression analyses were used to assess correlates of substance use. Study site, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, history of suicidal ideation, use of specific substances, and trading sex for drugs were associated with five types of illicit substance use (ecstasy, cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and injection drug use).ConclusionFindings indicate that substance use interventions for YAEH must be multifaceted, addressing illicit and multiple substance use, along with the myriad factors associated with substance use among this at-risk group.
K1 Homelessness
K1 Substance Use
K1 Young adults experiencing homelessness
DO 10.1177/00220426211049355