A Survey of Physical and Mental Health Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Denver, Colorado, 2023.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Homelessness increased by 31% from 2022 to 2023 in Denver, Colorado. We surveyed people experiencing homelessness in Denver to evaluate their health conditions and service needs and to identify factors associated with new or worsening health conditions after housing loss.

Methods

From October 28 through November 15, 2023, we surveyed 356 people experiencing homelessness in Denver. We fit multivariable logistic regression models using backward-fitting procedures to identify factors associated with reporting new or worsening health conditions after housing loss.

Results

The mean (SD) age of participants was 46.0 (13.7) years, 227 (63.7%) reported physical health conditions, and 207 (58.1%) reported mental health conditions that were new or worsening after exp

SUBMITTER: Sherman JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12328350 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature