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Health and well-being of the homeless in South African cities and towns

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  • John Seager
  • Tsiliso Tamasane

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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.

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  • John Seager & Tsiliso Tamasane, 2010. "Health and well-being of the homeless in South African cities and towns," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 27(1), pages 63-83.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:27:y:2010:i:1:p:63-83
    DOI: 10.1080/03768350903519358
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    Cited by:

    1. Hasan Reza, Md & Henly, Julia R., 2018. "Health crises, social support, and caregiving practices among street children in Bangladesh," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 88(C), pages 229-240.
    2. Nkuna Monge Richer, 2019. "Shelters for the Homeless Children: Unmasking the Plight of the Street Children in South Africa," International Journal of Social Work, Macrothink Institute, vol. 6(2), pages 1-11, December.

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