Social rights in relation to digitalization, mobile phone, and internet use – experiences of women in homelessness: A qualitative study

Klarare, AnnaMarie Cederschiöld högskola,Palliativt forskningscentrum, PFC,Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Healthcare Sciences and e-Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden (author)

Social rights in relation to digitalization, mobile phone, and internet use – experiences of women in homelessness : A qualitative study

Given the fact that women in homelessness face considerable health inequities, the question of how digitalization can be understood in relation to social rights and right to health surfaces. The objective of this qualitative interview study was to explore the use of mobile phones and internet for women experiencing homelessness. Women (n = 26) shared experiences of healthcare access by using a mobile phone or internet. Data were analyzed using NVivo software. The results are presented in two themes: Conditions and circumstances of having a mobile phone; and Structural and intrapersonal challenges affecting social rights. The results show that digitalization actively influenced everyday life for women experiencing homelessness. Whether women wanted it to or not, digitalization presents a line of demarcation for participation and inclusion or exclusion, in health- and social-care services.

Vamstad, Johan,1977-Marie Cederschiöld högskola,Centrum för civilsamhällesforskning(Swepub:esh)johvam (author)
Mattsson, Elisabet,1959-Marie Cederschiöld högskola,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap,Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Healthcare Sciences and e-Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden(Swepub:esh)elimat (author)
Kneck, Åsa,1973-Marie Cederschiöld högskola,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap(Swepub:esh)asakne (author)
Salzmann-Erikson, MartinFaculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Department of Caring Sciences, University of Gävle, Gävle, Sweden (author)
Marie Cederschiöld högskolaPalliativt forskningscentrum, PFC (creator_code:org_t)

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