Publications by authors named "T Tibebu"
Background: People experiencing homelessness are at increased risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and of severe complications of COVID-19. Vaccination is promoted as a key strategy to protect against severe illness from SARS-CoV-2 infection, but rates of vaccination among people experiencing homelessness are lower than the general population. Studies suggest lower uptake is a result of vaccine hesitancy, but few theoretically engage with the structural drivers of vaccine hesitancy.
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- Homelessness presents challenges for diabetes self-management, prompting the need for specialized support strategies.
- A study involving interviews with health and social care providers in Canada identified three key approaches to improve diabetes care for those experiencing homelessness.
- These approaches include tailoring care to individual situations, creating accessible organizational processes, and connecting patients to broader support systems, showing potential for mainstream services to better assist this vulnerable population.
Introduction: People experiencing homelessness are at high risk for COVID-19 and poor outcomes if infected. Vaccination offers protection against serious illness, and people experiencing homelessness have been prioritised in the vaccine roll-out in Toronto, Canada. Yet, current COVID-19 vaccination rates among people experiencing homelessness are lower than the general population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: to present the case of a 4-year-old girl with leech infestation of the ocular surface.
Design: observational case report.
Results: a 4-year-old girl presented with a two-day history of bleeding from the left eye.