Chronic Physical Health Conditions Among Homeless

摘要: Objective: Morbidity and mortality among homeless individuals is higher than the general population. This study aims to determine prevalence of current self-reported, chronic physical health conditions in a large sample people with sub-samples from shelters street British Columbia, Canada. Methods: Cross-sectional survey applying modified version ‘National Survey Homeless Assistance Providers Clients (NSHAPC)’ questionnaire multiple sites Vancouver, Victoria Prince George, Sample: Five hundred were surveyed between May September 2009. A person was defined as if he/she had self-identified living status being without permanent housing prior entry for minimum duration one month. The main outcome measures rates self-reported conditions. condition condition, expected last or already lasted 6 months more, which been diagnosed by professional. Results: most commonly chronic, this group participants history head injury subsequent loss consciousness, dizziness, confusion, disorientation (63.6%) followed back problems (38.8%), hepatitis (34.6%), migraine headaches (29.2%), arthritis (28.4%). Chronic obstructive lung disease reported 15.8% participants, high blood pressure 15.6%. 7.6% indicated they HIV-positive and/or AIDS. 82 Physical Health Conditions Among