@article{ref1,
title="A qualitative exploration of perspectives of strength among trauma-exposed women living within homelessness",
journal="Issues in mental health nursing",
year="2020",
author="Hemphill, Jean Croce",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
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. <br><br>RESULTS suggest women who are houseless and abused find ways to remain strong as evidenced in their stories. <br><br>FINDINGS support strength-based discovery, patient engagement, and partnering as a health intervention with vulnerable women.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0161-2840",
doi="10.1080/01612840.2020.1742257",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2020.1742257"
}