Health

We sought to assess evidence describing surgical care for people experiencing homelessness and to perform a thematic analysis of the results.
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.
People experiencing homelessness largely lack available, accessible, affordable, acceptable and safe WASH (Water Sanitation & Hygiene).
This study protocol describes a mixed method design to collect organisational, provider, and patient-level data from a sample of Medical Respite Programs.

Homelessness among families with children under 5 residing in temporary accommodation is a growing global concern, especially in high-income countries…

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.
Community-based organizations (CBOs) provide critical services to people experiencing homelessness and played a unique role in data collection throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Through increased collaboration at all levels and coordinated action, improved data to better support the health of people experiencing homelessness is an achievable goal.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in social housing face common social housing challenges of low income, higher incidence of mental health issues and poorer health along with specific challenges due to the impacts of colonisation and its ongoing manifestations in racism and inequity. A greater understanding of social and emotional wellbeing needs and aspirations is essential in informing the provision of appropriate support.