Table 2 Frequency distribution of variables associated with causes of homelessness
From: Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) insecurity in unhoused communities of Los Angeles, California
Cause | Count (%) |
|---|---|
Unemployment | 95 (26.46) |
Unaffordable housing/eviction | 57 (15.88) |
Drug/alcohol misuse | 55 (15.32) |
Family conflict | 54 (15.04) |
Othera | 30 (8.36) |
Mental health disorder | 26 (7.24) |
Family/spousal death | 16 (4.46) |
Physical disability | 15 (4.18) |
Domestic violence/sexual abuse | 11 (3.06) |