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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
social sciences
Health and well-being of the homeless in South African cities and towns
Development Southern Africa, Volume 27, No. 1, Year 2010
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Description
Little is known about the health and well-being of people who live on the streets although their lifestyle involves health risks. This study used qualitative and quantitative methods to explore the health status and health service needs of homeless people in several South African cities and towns. It was found in some cases that their own or family members' ill-health had contributed to their homelessness. Illnesses associated with poor living conditions or lifestyles were more common in the homeless than in the general population in certain age and sex categories. Access to healthcare was generally good in urban centres and most respondents were satisfied, although some reported discriminatory treatment. The risk profile of the homeless shows that systematic health promotion is required and that some health service providers need to be made more aware of the health needs of the homeless. © 2010 Development Bank of Southern Africa.
Authors & Co-Authors
Seager, John R.
South Africa, Bellville
University of the Western Cape
Tamasane, Tsiliso
South Africa, Pretoria
Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa
Statistics
Citations: 37
Authors: 2
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/03768350903519358
ISSN:
0376835X
e-ISSN:
14703637
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Quantitative