Knowledge and practices related to louse- and flea-borne diseases among staff providing services to people experiencing homelessness in the United States.
Shannan N RichAnn CarpenterBree DellRachel HendersonSydney AdamsNicolette BestulChristopher GranoBriana SpragueJosh LeopoldElizabeth K SchiffmanAndrea LomeliHassan ZadehJemma AlarcónUmme-Aiman HalaiYoon-Sung NamLeah SeifuSally SlavinskiDavid CrumEmily MositesJohanna S SalzerAlison F HinckleyDavid W McCormickGrace E MarxPublished in: Zoonoses and public health (2024)
Our findings reveal significant knowledge gaps among staff who provide services to people experiencing homelessness in the prevention and control of louse- and flea-borne diseases. This demonstrates an urgent need for staff training to both reduce disease and prevent unnecessary restrictions on services and housing.