Citation

Hemphill JC. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2020; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01612840.2020.1742257

PMID

32497456

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to facilitate self-discovery of strengths of women who were homeless and trauma-exposed. Using an emancipatory feminist and existential phenomenological qualitative research design, seventeen women participated in facilitative dialogs exploring perceptions of strength. The dialogue focused on three aspects of strength: characteristics, strategies, and barriers. The participants' words were represented within global themes of strength: balance, protection, and dangerous environments.

RESULTS suggest women who are houseless and abused find ways to remain strong as evidenced in their stories.

FINDINGS support strength-based discovery, patient engagement, and partnering as a health intervention with vulnerable women.

Language: en