Serious psychological distress among slum dwellers and unhoused people in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: a pilot study

Abstract Background Mental health is reported to be a significant issue among slum dwellers and unhoused (homeless) individuals worldwide, particularly those facing housing instability. Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city and industrial hub of Vietnam, has a substantial population experiencing housin...

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Published in:	Tropical Medicine and Health
Main Authors:	Hitoshi Murakami, Nguyen Thuy Linh, Masami Fujita, Lam Ngoc Thuy, Nguyen Hong Phuc, Kieu Thi Mai Huong, Le Tuan Anh, Pham Thi Ngoc Mai, Khuat Thi Hai Oanh
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	COVID-19 Unstable housing Urban health Urban slum Slum dwellers Unhoused
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00729-1