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mckennatimberlake

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on: Jul 19, 2018
According to research findings, the prevalence of bloodborne pathogens in homeless persons with co-occurring severe mental illness:
 
  a. is strongly associated with substance abuse and injection drug use
  b. is significantly higher among females than males
  c. is not very high and therefore not a priority concern of mental health professionals
  d. corresponds to the prevalence rate within the general population

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The person who recommended in the early 1900s that clinics for people who were mentally ill be established in communities was ___________________ _.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
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The study Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C among Homeless Persons with Co-occurring Severe Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders, found that bloodborne pathogens were strongly associated with substance abuse and injection drug use. Nearly 6 of the subjects were HIV positive, and nearly one third were positive for hepatitis.

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Adolf Meyer


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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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