Observational studyCanadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique2020
Relocating to a new or pre-existing social housing unit: significant health improvements for Inuit adults in Nunavik and Nunavut.
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- The psychosocial dimension of housing in Nunavik: does social support vary with household crowding?Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2024Article
- Respiratory health and its determinants among Nunavimmiut: results from the Qanuilirpitaa? 2017 Nunavik Health Survey.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2024Article
- Housing as a determinant of Inuit mental health: associations between improved housing measures and decline in psychological distress after rehousing in Nunavut and Nunavik.Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique · 2023Article
- Shedding light on attitudes towards pregnancy among Inuit adolescents from Nunavik.International journal of circumpolar health · 2022Article
- Kivalliq Inuit women travelling to Manitoba for birthing: findings from the Qanuinngitsiarutiksait study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Qualitatively exploring the intersection of health and housing needs in Canadian crowdfunding campaigns.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Social and behavioral risk reduction strategies for tuberculosis prevention in Canadian Inuit communities: a cost-effectiveness analysis.BMC public health · 2021Article
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objectivesIn 2014-2015, over 400 social housing units were constructed in selected communities in Nunavik and Nunavut, two Inuit regions in northern Canada where housing shortages and poor quality housing are endemic and undermine population health. This paper presents results from a before-and-after study examining the effects of rehousing, i.e., relocating to a newly constructed or pre-existing social housing unit, on psychosocial health and asthma-related symptoms for Inuit adults.
methodsBaseline data were collected 1-6 months before, and follow-up data 15-18 months after rehousing. Of the 289 participants at baseline, 186 were rehoused. Of the 169 participants eligible at follow-up, 102 completed the study. Self-reported health measures included psychological distress, perceived stress in daily life, perceived control over one's life, and asthma-related symptoms. Data are analyzed using multilevel models for longitudinal data.
resultsAfter adjusting for age, sex, and region of residence, participants reported significantly lower levels of psychological distress and perceived stress in daily life, and improved sense of control over their lives 15 to 18 months after rehousing. Participants were also significantly less likely to report asthma-related symptoms at follow-up.
conclusionSignificant positive health impacts are observed for adults who relocated to newly constructed or pre-existing social housing units. Increasing investments to redress the housing situation across Inuit Nunangat is required, not only to improve living conditions but also to improve the health and well-being of the population.
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