How Health Discussions by Members of the Community Empowerment Fund, CEF, Reflect their Use, Access, and Perceptions of Healthcare

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  • February 26, 2019
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  • Wall, Jonathan Taylor
    • Affiliation: College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Anthropology
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  • One of the most vulnerable populations in the United States today are those that are chronically homeless and those in danger of homelessness, such as the unemployed. During my freshman year at UNC-CH, I conducted a research project on a population of individuals that work with the nonprofit, CEF, to achieve a higher level of financial independence. This study focused on the primary factors that contribute to and perpetuate homelessness. This study along with others like it, have found that a primary factor contributing to homelessness and unemployment is an individual’s personal health. Following these findings, this thesis focuses on these individuals’ interactions with health and healthcare resources. Based on the current literature regarding this topic, there appears to be a lack of information concerning how individuals within this population themselves perceive healthcare. Typically, the information available is represented by healthcare providers or members outside of this population. This thesis used interviews and focus groups to further the understanding of how individuals of this population use, access, and perceive healthcare related to their goals and daily life. This thesis is important because a stronger understanding of these areas can help healthcare policies and resources adapt to better fit the social and structural needs of these individuals. It is also important for this population to be given a voice and space to express their own opinions and perceptions rather than having outside sources represent them.
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  • Funding: Rodney F. Hood Undergraduate Research Fund
Advisor
  • Nonini, Donald
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  • Bachelor of Arts
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  • Anthropology
Honors level
  • Honors
Degree granting institution
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Graduation year
  • 2017
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  • English

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