EQ-5D-3L Health Status Among Homeless People in Stockholm, Sweden, 2006 and 2018
Background: Homeless people are a socially excluded group whose health reflects exposures to intersecting social determinants of health. The aim of this study was to describe and compare the demographic composition, certain social determinants of health, and self-reported health among homeless peopl...
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| description | Background: Homeless people are a socially excluded group whose health reflects exposures to intersecting social determinants of health. The aim of this study was to describe and compare the demographic composition, certain social determinants of health, and self-reported health among homeless people in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2006 and 2018.Methods: Analysis of data from face-to-face interviews with homeless people in Stockholm 2006 (n = 155) and 2018 (n = 148), based on a public health survey questionnaire adapted to the group, including the EQ-5D-3L instrument. The chi-squared test was employed to test for statistical significance between groups and the independent t-test for comparison of mean scores and values. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, with Robust Standard Errors (RSE) was performed on merged 2006 and 2018 data with mean observed EQ VAS score as outcome variable.Results: In 2018 more homeless people originated from countries outside Europe, had temporary social assistance than long-term social insurance, compared to in 2006. In 2018 more respondents reported lack of social support, exposure to violence, and refrained from seeking health care because of economic reasons. Daily smoking, binge drinking, and use of narcotic drugs was lower 2018 than 2006. In 2018 a higher proportion reported problems in the EQ-5D-3L dimensions, the mean TTO index value and the VAS index value was significantly lower than in 2006. In the regression analysis of merged data there was no significant difference between the years.Conclusions: Homeless people are an extremely disadvantaged group, have high rates of illness and disease and report poor health in all EQ-5D-3L dimensions. The EQ VAS score among the homeless people in 2018 is comparable to the score among persons aged 95–104 years in the general Swedish population 2017. The EQ-5D-3L instrument was easily administered to this group, its use allows comparison with larger population groups. Efforts are needed regarding housing, but also intensified collaboration by public authorities with responsibilities for homeless people's health and social welfare. Further studies should evaluate the impact of such efforts by health and social care services on the health and well-being of homeless people. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8215d627bd584fa4bae3a77793856e9e2022-12-21T18:11:53ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Public Health2296-25652021-12-01910.3389/fpubh.2021.780753780753EQ-5D-3L Health Status Among Homeless People in Stockholm, Sweden, 2006 and 2018Bo Burström0Robert Irestig1Kristina Burström2Kristina Burström3Equity and Health Policy Research Group, Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenCapio Psychiatry, Stockholm, SwedenEquity and Health Policy Research Group, Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenHealth Outcomes and Economic Evaluation Research Group, Department of Learning, Informatics, Management and Ethics, Stockholm Centre for Healthcare Ethics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenBackground: Homeless people are a socially excluded group whose health reflects exposures to intersecting social determinants of health. The aim of this study was to describe and compare the demographic composition, certain social determinants of health, and self-reported health among homeless people in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2006 and 2018.Methods: Analysis of data from face-to-face interviews with homeless people in Stockholm 2006 (n = 155) and 2018 (n = 148), based on a public health survey questionnaire adapted to the group, including the EQ-5D-3L instrument. The chi-squared test was employed to test for statistical significance between groups and the independent t-test for comparison of mean scores and values. Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, with Robust Standard Errors (RSE) was performed on merged 2006 and 2018 data with mean observed EQ VAS score as outcome variable.Results: In 2018 more homeless people originated from countries outside Europe, had temporary social assistance than long-term social insurance, compared to in 2006. In 2018 more respondents reported lack of social support, exposure to violence, and refrained from seeking health care because of economic reasons. Daily smoking, binge drinking, and use of narcotic drugs was lower 2018 than 2006. In 2018 a higher proportion reported problems in the EQ-5D-3L dimensions, the mean TTO index value and the VAS index value was significantly lower than in 2006. In the regression analysis of merged data there was no significant difference between the years.Conclusions: Homeless people are an extremely disadvantaged group, have high rates of illness and disease and report poor health in all EQ-5D-3L dimensions. The EQ VAS score among the homeless people in 2018 is comparable to the score among persons aged 95–104 years in the general Swedish population 2017. The EQ-5D-3L instrument was easily administered to this group, its use allows comparison with larger population groups. Efforts are needed regarding housing, but also intensified collaboration by public authorities with responsibilities for homeless people's health and social welfare. Further studies should evaluate the impact of such efforts by health and social care services on the health and well-being of homeless people.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.780753/fullEQ-5D-3Lhealth-related quality of lifehomeless peopleinequalities in healthinterviewssocial determinants of health |
| spellingShingle | Bo Burström Robert Irestig Kristina Burström Kristina Burström EQ-5D-3L Health Status Among Homeless People in Stockholm, Sweden, 2006 and 2018 Frontiers in Public Health EQ-5D-3L health-related quality of life homeless people inequalities in health interviews social determinants of health |
| title | EQ-5D-3L Health Status Among Homeless People in Stockholm, Sweden, 2006 and 2018 |
| title_full | EQ-5D-3L Health Status Among Homeless People in Stockholm, Sweden, 2006 and 2018 |
| title_fullStr | EQ-5D-3L Health Status Among Homeless People in Stockholm, Sweden, 2006 and 2018 |
| title_full_unstemmed | EQ-5D-3L Health Status Among Homeless People in Stockholm, Sweden, 2006 and 2018 |
| title_short | EQ-5D-3L Health Status Among Homeless People in Stockholm, Sweden, 2006 and 2018 |
| title_sort | eq 5d 3l health status among homeless people in stockholm sweden 2006 and 2018 |
| topic | EQ-5D-3L health-related quality of life homeless people inequalities in health interviews social determinants of health |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2021.780753/full |
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