Health status and self-perception of health among homeless people in Spain: a mixed-methods study
Homelessness, unemployment, and social exclusion have significant negative impacts on the health and wellbeing of HP. Precarious work conditions and deficiencies in the welfare system contribute significantly to homelessness. These results highlight the need for systemic solutions that extend beyond short-term housing initiatives.
Authors
- Alba Carrero‐Planells (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3653-6942)
- Miguel A. Bedmar
- Laura Capitán‐Moyano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6946-1583)
- Aina M. Yáñez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8527-3937)
- Miquel Bennasar‐Veny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1668-2141)
- Cristina Moreno (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5103-5006)
Institutions
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ES)
- Red de Investigación en Actividades Preventivas y Promoción de la Salud (ES)
- Health Research Institute of the Balearic Islands (ES)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (ES)
- Universitat de les Illes Balears (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1444888
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85
Funders
- Universitat de les Illes Balears
- Govern de les Illes Balears