Table 2.
Perceived Effects of COVID-19 Outbreak on Ability to Meet Basic Needs and Obtain Services
| Item | A little or a lot easier | No change | A little or a lot harder | A lot hardera |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Needs | ||||
| Getting enough food to eat | 18% | 28% | 54% | 32% |
| Getting clean clothes or a shower | 21% | 46% | 33% | 26% |
| Finding a safe place to spend the night | 24% | 47% | 29% | 20% |
| Services | ||||
| Finding or keeping a job | 9% | 39% | 52% | 48% |
| Mental health counseling (e.g., for depression, anxiety) | 14% | 42% | 44% | 34% |
| Case management | 18% | 40% | 42% | 32% |
| Finding or keeping stable housing | 13% | 45% | 42% | 31% |
| STD-related services (e.g., condoms, testing, PrEP) | 14% | 59% | 27% | 25% |
| Substance use services for alcohol or drugs | 13% | 55% | 32% | 25% |
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This is a subset of those in the “a little or a lot harder” category.