A community health nurse is preparing a program for a local community group about homelessness. A portion of the program will address homeless men. Which would the nurse include?

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Single, low-income men only get medical assistance if they are disabled. Homeless men are more likely to be treated with disdain than other homeless subgroups. Some people perceive homeless men as largely to blame for their plight, believing that they are able bodied and should be able to work. Moreover, homeless men may suffer from disabilities that are not severe enough to warrant eligibility for health and social services. Often health and social programs give priority to women and children.

A Community Health Nurse Is Preparing a Program for a Local