Hair Collection for Cortisol Among Youth Experiencing Homelessness.

Jodi L Ford Natasha Slesnick Kelly J Kelleher Brittany Brakenhoff Laura Johnson Chavez Xin Feng Allen B Mallory Laura Moore Rachel O'Connor Lia Pinkus Brent Sullenbarger Tansel Yilmazer Haylie Zavarella

Published in: Nursing research (2023)

The collection of hair for cortisol research among youth experiencing homelessness is feasible, and integration of physiological measures of stress into research with this vulnerable population should be considered, given their high risk for adversity and death by suicide and drug overdose. Methodological considerations and avenues for potential research are discussed.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
physical activity
young adults
early life
emergency department
human health
adverse drug
stress induced
climate change
drug induced