ArticleBJPsych open2019
Homelessness and severe mental illness in low- and middle-income countries: scoping review.
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- A non-randomised controlled trial of a community-based accommodation and psychosocial support programme for adults experiencing mental illness and homelessness.The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry · 2024Article
- Social work practice and outcomes in rehabilitation: a scoping review.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2024Article
- Uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among community-dwelling individuals receiving healthcare for substance use disorder and major mental illness: a matched retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- Experience of traumatic events in people with severe mental illness in a low-income country: a qualitative study.International journal of mental health systems · 2023Article
- De-identified Bayesian personal identity matching for privacy-preserving record linkage despite errors: development and validation.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2023Article
- Service Providers Perspectives on Personal Recovery from Severe Mental Illness in Cape Town, South Africa: A Qualitative Study.Community mental health journal · 2022Article
- Acute psychiatric care: approaches to increasing the range of services and improving access and quality of care.World psychiatry : official journal of the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundDespite being a global problem, little is known about the relationship between severe mental illness (SMI) and homelessness in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Homeless people with SMI are an especially vulnerable population and face myriad health and social problems. In LMICs, low rates of treatment for mental illness, as well as differing family support systems and cultural responses to mental illness, may affect the causes and consequences of homelessness in people with SMI.
aimsTo conduct a systematic, scoping review addressing the question: what is known about the co-occurrence of homelessness and SMI among adults living in LMICs?
methodWe conducted an electronic search, a manual search and we consulted with experts. Two reviewers screened titles and abstracts, assessed publications for eligibility and appraised study quality.
resultsOf the 49 included publications, quality was generally low: they were characterised by poor or unclear methodology and reporting of results. A total of 7 publications presented the prevalence of SMI among homeless people; 12 presented the prevalence of homelessness among those with SMI. Only five publications described interventions for this population; only one included an evaluation component.
conclusionsEvidence shows an association between homelessness and SMI in LMICs, however there is little information on the complex relationship and direction of causality between the phenomena. Existing programmes should undergo rigorous evaluation to identify key aspects required for individuals to achieve sustainable recovery. Respect for human rights should be paramount when conducting research with this population. DECLARATION OF INTEREST: None.
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