Health
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In this overview, we highlight structural and individual risk factors that can lead to homelessness, explore evidence on the relationship between homelessness and health, discuss programmatic and policy innovations, and provide policy recommendations.
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We mapped the evidence on cancer risk factors as well as barriers and facilitators to cancer prevention services among people experiencing homelessness, which is key to localising research gaps and identifying strategies for tailored interventions adapted to people experiencing homelessness.
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We sought to assess evidence describing surgical care for people experiencing homelessness and to perform a thematic analysis of the results.
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A dilemma arises for social workers when the restrictive drug policy requires them to actively counter clients’ drug use, while the rights-based philosophy of Housing First urges them to emphasise clients’ choice and control.
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People experiencing homelessness largely lack available, accessible, affordable, acceptable and safe WASH (Water Sanitation & Hygiene).
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This study protocol describes a mixed method design to collect organisational, provider, and patient-level data from a sample of Medical Respite Programs.
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Homelessness among families with children under 5 residing in temporary accommodation is a growing global concern, especially in high-income countries…
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This article canvasses urban interventions that can support human health investment and development. This article also suggests that designers of community policies, programs, structures, and spaces should be accountable for promoting social connection to help generate measurable health outcomes, such as longevity.
