Health and Social Care Inequalities: The Impact of COVID-19 on People Experiencing Homelessness in Brazil.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 18(11)2021 May 22.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1243995
ABSTRACT
This article aims to reflect on the challenges affecting people experiencing homelessness in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, due the COVID-19 pandemic. Participatory research was carried out to identify data related to sociodemographic profile; strategies for survival; health and social care support; and access to services during the pandemic. The research methodology was co-designed with NGOs and people with lived experience of homelessness and involved conducting semi-structured questionnaires with 304 participants in 2020. The results highlighted the worsening of the situation of extreme vulnerability and poverty already experienced by this population before the pandemic. Key strategies led by Third Sector organizations to reduce the spread of the virus, to minimize the financial impact of lockdown, and to increase emotional support and information on COVID-19 were presented. The conclusions show the complexity of issues affecting these groups and the need for urgent response from public policies and Government support to guarantee their rights, dignity, and respect during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Ill-Housed Persons
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Ijerph18115545
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