Prevalence of comorbid disease and associated risk factors among homeless people living in temporary shelters during the COVID-19 lockdown in Tshwane, South Africa

Background. People experiencing homelessness are among the most socially and medically vulnerable populations. Objectives. To assess the prevalence of comorbid disease and associated risk factors among homeless people admitted to temporary shelters in the City of Tshwane during levels 4 and 5 of th...

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Main Authors: T V Phiri, N Gloeck, A Musekiwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2023-09-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/samj/article/view/668