Suzanne Wenzel
Biographic Data
| ID | 4267674 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Suzanne Wenzel |
| GIVEN NAMES | Suzanne |
| FAMILY NAME | Wenzel |
| SIGNATURE | WENZEL S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Southern California |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 15 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 39 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 15 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Characterizing Multisystem Barriers to Women’s Residential SUD Treatment
Identifying Cigarette Smoking Trajectories from Homelessness to Housing
This study examines cigarette smoking trajectories from homelessness to housing and assesses demographic and clinical characteristics associated with multiple longitudinal smoking behavior patterns. Data were drawn from a longitudinal prospective cohort study of 421 adults experiencing homelessness who entered permanent supportive housing (PSH). Four quantitative surveys (baseline [while homeless], 3-, 6-, and 12 months post-housing) gathered par…
Does the Timing of Incarceration Impact the Timing and Duration of Homelessness? Evidence from “The Transitions to Housing” Study
Compared to their non-homeless peers, chronically homeless adults are much more likely to have a history of incarceration. In turn, homelessness is associated with increased morbidity, lack of access to adequate healthcare services, and decreased life expectancy. This study investigates whether age at first incarceration is associated with age at first homeless experience and with lifetime duration of literal homelessness. Study participants are …
Views on health activation and support services among formerly homeless adults living in Permanent Supportive Housing in the United States
Individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness often have unmet physical and mental health needs and experiences of trauma and stigma. This study aimed to measure, for the first time, health activation (self-advocacy and empowerment) levels among formerly homeless adults living in Permanent Supportive Housing or PSH (referred to hereafter as residents). In addition, residents' experiences accessing health services, and their sense of healt…
Service utilisation changes in the transition to permanent supportive housing
This study examines whether routine, low-cost service use changes in the transition from homelessness to permanent supportive housing (PSH) and explores whether housing model, neighbourhood and level of case management engagement affect utilisation of routine services. Data come from a prospective longitudinal study of adults experiencing homelessness who entered PSH in Los Angeles between 2014 and 2016 and participated in four interviews: pre-ho…
Risk behaviour and access to HIV/Aids prevention services among formerly homeless young adults living in housing programmes
Young adults who experience homelessness have high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. Homelessness services programmes that provide housing to young adults have the capacity to reduce STI risk profiles. This study analysed data from 140 formerly homeless adults who moved into a housing programme in Los Angeles County between the ages of 18 and 25 years to investigate risk behaviour and access to HIV/AIDS prevention ser…
Exploring the Association of Community Integration in Mental Health among Formerly Homeless Individuals Living in Permanent Supportive Housing
Supportive housing has been widely used among persons experiencing chronic homelessness and/or mental health conditions. While it has been demonstrated to be effective in addressing homelessness among populations with complex needs, community integration remains a challenge. Community integration is the extent to which individuals live, participate, and socialize in their community and consists of three aspects: physical, social, and psychologica…
Social network change after moving into permanent supportive housing
Social relationships are important among persons experiencing homelessness, but there is little research on changes in social networks among persons moving into permanent supportive housing (PSH). Using data collected as part of a longitudinal study of 405 adults (aged 39+) moving into PSH, this study describes network upheaval during this critical time of transition. Interviews conducted prior to and after three months of living in PSH assessed …
Los Angeles housing models and neighbourhoods’ role in supportive housing residents’ social integration
Social integration is an indicator of programmatic success in supportive housing, yet is an ongoing challenge for residents. This study examines varying supportive housing models’ (i.e. congregate, single-site, scatter-site) and neighborhoods’ (i.e. Skid Row, Downtown Los Angeles [DTLA], Other) differential impact on social integration outcomes- measured by residents’ social networks (i.e. size, diversity, social support). Participants were forme…
Life goals and gender differences among chronically homeless individuals entering permanent supportive housing
This research seeks to understand goals and the gender differences in goals among men and women who are transitioning into permanent supportive housing. Because of systemic gender inequality, men and women experience homelessness differently. Data collected for this study come from a longitudinal investigation of HIV risk behavior and social networks among women and men transitioning from homelessness to permanent supportive housing. As part of t…
Differences in Health and Social Support between Homeless Men and Women Entering Permanent Supportive Housing
Understanding Consistent Condom Use Among Homeless Men Who Have Sex with Women and Engage in Multiple Sexual Partnerships
Social Networks of Homeless Youth in Emerging Adulthood
Utilization of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Among Homeless Adults in Los Angeles
OBJECTIVES: Even though psychiatric disorders are disproportionately present among the homeless, little is known about the extent to which homeless people receive treatment for those problems or the factors that are associated with receiving treatment. This article examines utilization and predictors of mental health and substance abuse treatment among a community-based probability sample of homeless adults. METHODS: The data analyzed here were c…
Social Networks and Chronic Mental Illness
Although many studies describe the social networks of people with chronic mental illness, we know little about the effects of these networks on well-being. This research tests four perspectives on social relations and quality of life, all of which hold that dimensions of networks shape life satisfaction by affecting self-esteem. However, these perspectives disagree about which particular dimension is consequential: relationships with Insiders vs.…
Social Networks of Homeless Youth in Emerging Adulthood
Social Networks and Chronic Mental Illness
Although many studies describe the social networks of people with chronic mental illness, we know little about the effects of these networks on well-being. This research tests four perspectives on social relations and quality of life, all of which hold that dimensions of networks shape life satisfaction by affecting self-esteem. However, these perspectives disagree about which particular dimension is consequential: relationships with Insiders vs.…
Exploring the Association of Community Integration in Mental Health among Formerly Homeless Individuals Living in Permanent Supportive Housing
Supportive housing has been widely used among persons experiencing chronic homelessness and/or mental health conditions. While it has been demonstrated to be effective in addressing homelessness among populations with complex needs, community integration remains a challenge. Community integration is the extent to which individuals live, participate, and socialize in their community and consists of three aspects: physical, social, and psychologica…
Los Angeles housing models and neighbourhoods’ role in supportive housing residents’ social integration
Social integration is an indicator of programmatic success in supportive housing, yet is an ongoing challenge for residents. This study examines varying supportive housing models’ (i.e. congregate, single-site, scatter-site) and neighborhoods’ (i.e. Skid Row, Downtown Los Angeles [DTLA], Other) differential impact on social integration outcomes- measured by residents’ social networks (i.e. size, diversity, social support). Participants were forme…
Service utilisation changes in the transition to permanent supportive housing
This study examines whether routine, low-cost service use changes in the transition from homelessness to permanent supportive housing (PSH) and explores whether housing model, neighbourhood and level of case management engagement affect utilisation of routine services. Data come from a prospective longitudinal study of adults experiencing homelessness who entered PSH in Los Angeles between 2014 and 2016 and participated in four interviews: pre-ho…
Social network change after moving into permanent supportive housing
Social relationships are important among persons experiencing homelessness, but there is little research on changes in social networks among persons moving into permanent supportive housing (PSH). Using data collected as part of a longitudinal study of 405 adults (aged 39+) moving into PSH, this study describes network upheaval during this critical time of transition. Interviews conducted prior to and after three months of living in PSH assessed …
Social Networks and Chronic Mental Illness
Although many studies describe the social networks of people with chronic mental illness, we know little about the effects of these networks on well-being. This research tests four perspectives on social relations and quality of life, all of which hold that dimensions of networks shape life satisfaction by affecting self-esteem. However, these perspectives disagree about which particular dimension is consequential: relationships with Insiders vs.…
Utilization of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Among Homeless Adults in Los Angeles
OBJECTIVES: Even though psychiatric disorders are disproportionately present among the homeless, little is known about the extent to which homeless people receive treatment for those problems or the factors that are associated with receiving treatment. This article examines utilization and predictors of mental health and substance abuse treatment among a community-based probability sample of homeless adults. METHODS: The data analyzed here were c…
Social Networks of Homeless Youth in Emerging Adulthood
Understanding Consistent Condom Use Among Homeless Men Who Have Sex with Women and Engage in Multiple Sexual Partnerships
Life goals and gender differences among chronically homeless individuals entering permanent supportive housing
This research seeks to understand goals and the gender differences in goals among men and women who are transitioning into permanent supportive housing. Because of systemic gender inequality, men and women experience homelessness differently. Data collected for this study come from a longitudinal investigation of HIV risk behavior and social networks among women and men transitioning from homelessness to permanent supportive housing. As part of t…
Differences in Health and Social Support between Homeless Men and Women Entering Permanent Supportive Housing
Los Angeles housing models and neighbourhoods’ role in supportive housing residents’ social integration
Social integration is an indicator of programmatic success in supportive housing, yet is an ongoing challenge for residents. This study examines varying supportive housing models’ (i.e. congregate, single-site, scatter-site) and neighborhoods’ (i.e. Skid Row, Downtown Los Angeles [DTLA], Other) differential impact on social integration outcomes- measured by residents’ social networks (i.e. size, diversity, social support). Participants were forme…
Risk behaviour and access to HIV/Aids prevention services among formerly homeless young adults living in housing programmes
Young adults who experience homelessness have high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV. Homelessness services programmes that provide housing to young adults have the capacity to reduce STI risk profiles. This study analysed data from 140 formerly homeless adults who moved into a housing programme in Los Angeles County between the ages of 18 and 25 years to investigate risk behaviour and access to HIV/AIDS prevention ser…
Exploring the Association of Community Integration in Mental Health among Formerly Homeless Individuals Living in Permanent Supportive Housing
Supportive housing has been widely used among persons experiencing chronic homelessness and/or mental health conditions. While it has been demonstrated to be effective in addressing homelessness among populations with complex needs, community integration remains a challenge. Community integration is the extent to which individuals live, participate, and socialize in their community and consists of three aspects: physical, social, and psychologica…
Social network change after moving into permanent supportive housing
Social relationships are important among persons experiencing homelessness, but there is little research on changes in social networks among persons moving into permanent supportive housing (PSH). Using data collected as part of a longitudinal study of 405 adults (aged 39+) moving into PSH, this study describes network upheaval during this critical time of transition. Interviews conducted prior to and after three months of living in PSH assessed …
Does the Timing of Incarceration Impact the Timing and Duration of Homelessness? Evidence from “The Transitions to Housing” Study
Compared to their non-homeless peers, chronically homeless adults are much more likely to have a history of incarceration. In turn, homelessness is associated with increased morbidity, lack of access to adequate healthcare services, and decreased life expectancy. This study investigates whether age at first incarceration is associated with age at first homeless experience and with lifetime duration of literal homelessness. Study participants are …
Views on health activation and support services among formerly homeless adults living in Permanent Supportive Housing in the United States
Individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness often have unmet physical and mental health needs and experiences of trauma and stigma. This study aimed to measure, for the first time, health activation (self-advocacy and empowerment) levels among formerly homeless adults living in Permanent Supportive Housing or PSH (referred to hereafter as residents). In addition, residents' experiences accessing health services, and their sense of healt…
Service utilisation changes in the transition to permanent supportive housing
This study examines whether routine, low-cost service use changes in the transition from homelessness to permanent supportive housing (PSH) and explores whether housing model, neighbourhood and level of case management engagement affect utilisation of routine services. Data come from a prospective longitudinal study of adults experiencing homelessness who entered PSH in Los Angeles between 2014 and 2016 and participated in four interviews: pre-ho…
Identifying Cigarette Smoking Trajectories from Homelessness to Housing
This study examines cigarette smoking trajectories from homelessness to housing and assesses demographic and clinical characteristics associated with multiple longitudinal smoking behavior patterns. Data were drawn from a longitudinal prospective cohort study of 421 adults experiencing homelessness who entered permanent supportive housing (PSH). Four quantitative surveys (baseline [while homeless], 3-, 6-, and 12 months post-housing) gathered par…
Characterizing Multisystem Barriers to Women’s Residential SUD Treatment
Homelessness and Social Issues (14 works) · Medicine (14 works) · Psychiatry (14 works) · Psychology (13 works) · Gerontology (11 works) · Mental health (11 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Demography (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Supportive housing (7 works)