Supporting and Protecting Residents Experiencing Homelessness in the Nation's Largest Cities During COVID-19
J Public Health Manag Pract. 2021 Jan/Feb:27 Suppl 1, COVID-19 and Public Health: Looking Back, Moving Forward:S57-S62.
doi: 10.1097/PHH.0000000000001287.
Affiliation
- 1 Big Cities Health Coalition, de Beaumont Foundation, Bethesda, Maryland.
Abstract
Large urban health departments developed and implemented various approaches to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks and promote the health and well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity throughout the pandemic. Reviewing the approaches of several large urban health departments, the most frequent practices included increasing housing options, on-the-ground outreach and resource allocation, and integrated communications. Key steps necessary to develop and implement these policies and procedures are discussed, and innovative approaches are highlighted.
MeSH terms
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COVID-19 / epidemiology*
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COVID-19 / prevention & control*
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Cities / epidemiology
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Humans
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Ill-Housed Persons / statistics & numerical data*
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Pandemics / prevention & control*
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Pandemics / statistics & numerical data*
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SARS-CoV-2
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United States / epidemiology
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United States Public Health Service / organization & administration*
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United States Public Health Service / statistics & numerical data
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Urban Health Services / organization & administration*
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Urban Health Services / statistics & numerical data