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. 2009 Aug;27(4):452–461. doi: 10.3329/jhpn.v27i4.3389

Table 5.

Reasons for physical assaults of male respondents by others

Reason* Percentage, (n=130)
Assaulted by station master and/or police for staying in a public space 53
Quarrelling with other homeless persons 15
While collecting food from charitable religious organizations 12
Stealing   8
Not providing sexual partners for local miscreants   7
Due to drug-use   7

*Multiple answers