Morbidity and mortality in a prospective cohort of people who were homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Certain living conditions, such as homelessness, increase health risks in epidemic situations. We conducted a prospective observational cohort study to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on morbidity and mortality in adult people who were homeless.

Methods

The study population comprised around 40% of the entire population experiencing homelessness in Marseille. They were enrolled at 48 different locations during the first pandemic wave (June to August 2020) and were followed up 3 and 6 months later. Rapid serological screening for SARS-CoV-2 was performed by community outreach teams at each follow-up, who also conducted interviews. Death registers and hospital administrative databases were consulted.

Results

A total of 1,332 participants [mea

SUBMITTER: Loubiere S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10536263 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature