Family Matters in Ontario: Understanding and Addressing Homelessness Among Newcomer Families in Canada.
Canada
Homelessness
family
immigrant
shelter
Journal
The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres
ISSN: 1705-7051
Titre abrégé: Can J Nurs Res
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8910581
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Mar 2022
Mar 2022
Historique:
pubmed:
9
3
2021
medline:
9
3
2022
entrez:
8
3
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Canada, a key player in global humanitarian affairs is faced with enormous challenges in relation to housing and homelessness. As international migration continues to occur, homelessness among immigrant families is increasing worldwide; a situation that needs urgent attention and action. We designed this study to explore the needs of homeless families, identify risk factors associated with family homelessness, and to find strategies that could assist in mitigating and preventing homelessness among families in Canada. This paper reports qualitative findings from a focused ethnographic study embedded in participatory action research that explored the experiences of 11 immigrant families with housing challenges in Ontario Canada. Thematic analysis yielded five (5) major themes: life challenges; lack of understanding of the system; difficulty with conflict resolution; escaping as a solution for hardship; and reducing immigrant family homelessness. Findings from the study highlight the urgent need for advocacy and a well-tailored supportive housing policy to address family homelessness in Ontario.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Canada, a key player in global humanitarian affairs is faced with enormous challenges in relation to housing and homelessness. As international migration continues to occur, homelessness among immigrant families is increasing worldwide; a situation that needs urgent attention and action.
PURPOSE
OBJECTIVE
We designed this study to explore the needs of homeless families, identify risk factors associated with family homelessness, and to find strategies that could assist in mitigating and preventing homelessness among families in Canada.
METHODS
METHODS
This paper reports qualitative findings from a focused ethnographic study embedded in participatory action research that explored the experiences of 11 immigrant families with housing challenges in Ontario Canada.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Thematic analysis yielded five (5) major themes: life challenges; lack of understanding of the system; difficulty with conflict resolution; escaping as a solution for hardship; and reducing immigrant family homelessness.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Findings from the study highlight the urgent need for advocacy and a well-tailored supportive housing policy to address family homelessness in Ontario.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33683150
doi: 10.1177/0844562121998206
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng