A qualitative exploration of substance misuse among homeless women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A qualitative exploration of substance misuse among homeless women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Substance use among homeless people is higher compared to the general population. In some studies, reported rates of problematic drug use among the homeless vary, with estimates ranging from 25 to 70%. There is a common perception that substance abuse and homelessness are linked,...

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Main Authors: Kibrom Haile, Halima Umer, Getinet Ayano, Edao Fejo, Tolesa Fanta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Substance use
Homeless
Women
Determinants
Sleeping rough
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-020-02626-9

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