Homelessness in pregnancy: life course factors and mental health in the context of COVID-19
Findings highlight that homelessness during pregnancy reflects cumulative adversity which compound across the life course, with the potential to cause intergenerational consequences for maternal and infant health. Policies that ensure stable, safe housing during the perinatal period, integrated mental health care, and economic supports are urgently needed. We identify critical opportunities for policy and practice reforms, emphasizing the need for trauma-informed solutions using a life-course approach.
Authors
- Christina X. Marea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3820-2452)
- Kelly McShane (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3597-2996)
- Heather M. Bradford (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3664-4161)
- Karen Trister Grace (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6899-6535)
- Makeda Vanderpuije
- Andrew Lozano
- Kelley N. Robinson
- Noelene K. Jeffers
- C. Anneta Arno
- Rebecca Shasanmi-Ellis
Institutions
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (US)
- Project HOPE (US)
- Johns Hopkins University (US)
- George Mason University (US)
- Georgetown University (US)
- Center for Health and Gender Equity (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Psychiatry
- Published
- 2025-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1509350
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00