Health service use by people experiencing homelessness: a comparison of sheltered and unsheltered populations.

This study evaluated demographic characteristics, health service use, and predictors of health service use for a community-based sample of people experiencing unsheltered or sheltered homelessness in fort Worth, Texas. Findings indicate these subpopulations differ on important demographic factors and their use of health services. Using the Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations, predictors of service use were identified, offering opportunities to understand and improve health service access.