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ArticleAmerican journal of public health2017

Housing Assistance Programs and Adult Health in the United States.

Andrew Fenelon, Patrick Mayne, Alan E Simon, Lauren M Rossen, Veronica Helms, Patricia Lloyd, Jon Sperling, Barry L Steffen

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8 authors.

Andrew FenelonAndrew Fenelon is with the Department of Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, College Park. Patrick Mayne is with the Department of Sociology, Brown University, Providence, RI. Alan E. Simon is with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Lauren M. Rossen and Patricia Lloyd are with the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD. Veronica Helms, Jon Sperling, and Barry L. Steffen are with the Office of Policy Development and Research, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.
Patrick MayneAndrew Fenelon is with the Department of Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, College Park. Patrick Mayne is with the Department of Sociology, Brown University, Providence, RI. Alan E. Simon is with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Lauren M. Rossen and Patricia Lloyd are with the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD. Veronica Helms, Jon Sperling, and Barry L. Steffen are with the Office of Policy Development and Research, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.
Alan E SimonAndrew Fenelon is with the Department of Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, College Park. Patrick Mayne is with the Department of Sociology, Brown University, Providence, RI. Alan E. Simon is with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Lauren M. Rossen and Patricia Lloyd are with the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD. Veronica Helms, Jon Sperling, and Barry L. Steffen are with the Office of Policy Development and Research, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.
Lauren M RossenAndrew Fenelon is with the Department of Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, College Park. Patrick Mayne is with the Department of Sociology, Brown University, Providence, RI. Alan E. Simon is with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Lauren M. Rossen and Patricia Lloyd are with the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD. Veronica Helms, Jon Sperling, and Barry L. Steffen are with the Office of Policy Development and Research, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.
Veronica HelmsAndrew Fenelon is with the Department of Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, College Park. Patrick Mayne is with the Department of Sociology, Brown University, Providence, RI. Alan E. Simon is with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Lauren M. Rossen and Patricia Lloyd are with the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD. Veronica Helms, Jon Sperling, and Barry L. Steffen are with the Office of Policy Development and Research, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.
Patricia LloydAndrew Fenelon is with the Department of Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, College Park. Patrick Mayne is with the Department of Sociology, Brown University, Providence, RI. Alan E. Simon is with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Lauren M. Rossen and Patricia Lloyd are with the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD. Veronica Helms, Jon Sperling, and Barry L. Steffen are with the Office of Policy Development and Research, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.
Jon SperlingAndrew Fenelon is with the Department of Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, College Park. Patrick Mayne is with the Department of Sociology, Brown University, Providence, RI. Alan E. Simon is with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Lauren M. Rossen and Patricia Lloyd are with the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD. Veronica Helms, Jon Sperling, and Barry L. Steffen are with the Office of Policy Development and Research, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.
Barry L SteffenAndrew Fenelon is with the Department of Health Services Administration, University of Maryland, College Park. Patrick Mayne is with the Department of Sociology, Brown University, Providence, RI. Alan E. Simon is with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, US Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, DC. Lauren M. Rossen and Patricia Lloyd are with the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hyattsville, MD. Veronica Helms, Jon Sperling, and Barry L. Steffen are with the Office of Policy Development and Research, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC.

Funding

TRAINING IN DEMOGRAPHYT32HD007338 · NICHD · BROWN UNIVERSITY · PI ANDREW D. FOSTER · 1987 to 2026
$7.0M
Intramural CDC HHS CC999999NICHD NIH HHS T32 HD007338
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesTo examine whether access to housing assistance is associated with better health among low-income adults.

methodsWe used National Health Interview Survey data (1999-2012) linked to US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administrative records (1999-2014) to examine differences in reported fair or poor health and psychological distress. We used multivariable models to compare those currently receiving HUD housing assistance (public housing, housing choice vouchers, and multifamily housing) with those who will receive housing assistance within 2 years (the average duration of HUD waitlists) to account for selection into HUD assistance.

resultsWe found reduced odds of fair or poor health for current public housing (odds ratio [OR] = 0.77; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.57, 0.97) and multifamily housing (OR = 0.75; 95% CI = 0.60, 0.95) residents compared with future residents. Public housing residents also had reduced odds of psychological distress (OR = 0.59; 95% CI = 0.40, 0.86). These differences were not mediated by neighborhood-level characteristics, and we did not find any health benefits for current housing choice voucher recipients.

conclusionsHousing assistance is associated with improved health and psychological well-being for individuals entering public housing and multifamily housing programs.

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Health StatusPublic AssistancePublic HousingAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPoverty AreasStress, PsychologicalUnited States

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PMID28207335
PMCPMC5343706

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