In this study, a monitor was established to track infections among the homeless population during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 8 street doctor practices in the Netherlands. Additionally, the impact of the pandemic on the lives of homeless individuals was documented through interviews with homeless individuals, healthcare and shelter professionals, as well as municipal/health department officials.
The collected data has been summarized in 9 small reports in Dutch. English versions can be requested at the authors.
Factsheet 1: More information about the study setup.
Factsheet 2: Key results from the investigation into the implementation of municipal policies during the first two years of the pandemic.
Factsheet 3: Key results regarding the impact of COVID-19 according to homeless individuals in the first year of the pandemic.
Factsheet 4: Key results regarding the impact of COVID-19 according to healthcare and shelter staff in the first year of the pandemic.
Factsheet 5: Outcomes of the COVID-19 monitor among homeless individuals in the first year of the pandemic.
Factsheet 6: Key results of the impact of COVID-19 experienced by homeless individuals in the second year of the pandemic.
Factsheet 7: Key results of the impact of COVID-19 on homeless individuals as experienced by healthcare and shelter staff in the second year of the pandemic.
Factsheet 8: New initiatives for homeless individuals during COVID-19; inspiration and good examples.
Factsheet 9: Insight into effective elements of a vaccination strategy for homeless individuals.