Investigating the impacts of COVID-19 among LGBTQ2S youth experiencing homelessness

Original research
par
Abramovich, Alex et al

Date de publication

2021

Géographie

Canada

Langue de la ressource

English

Texte disponible en version intégrale

Oui

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Oui

Évalué par des pairs

Yes

L’objectif

this study aimed to understand the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on LGBTQ2S youth at risk of, and experiencing, homelessness in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada and surrounding areas.

Constatations/points à retenir

Quantitative and qualitative data showed that youth have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in various ways, including experiencing poor mental health, such as suicidality, depression, anxiety, and increased substance use, and lack of access to health and social support services.

La conception ou méthodologie de recherche

61 surveys + 20 interviews

Mots clés

About PWUD
Housing
Youth
2SLGBTQI+