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ArticleBMC public health2022

The wellbeing needs of social housing tenants in Australia: an exploratory study.

Megan Freund, Robert Sanson-Fisher, David Adamson, Grace Norton, Breanne Hobden, Matthew Clapham

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Megan FreundHealth Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, NSW, Callaghan, Australia. megan.freund@newcastle.edu.au.
Robert Sanson-FisherHealth Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, NSW, Callaghan, Australia.
David AdamsonCompass Housing Services Co Ltd, Hamilton, NSW, Australia.
Grace NortonHealth Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, NSW, Callaghan, Australia.
Breanne HobdenHealth Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, NSW, Callaghan, Australia.
Matthew ClaphamClinical Research Design and Statistics Support Unit, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundSocial housing provides homes for some of the most vulnerable in society. Those in social housing often have complex issues that may require support. Limited research has examined the unmet needs of those living in social housing from the tenant perspective. This exploratory study aimed to embark on filling this gap.

methodsA cross-sectional study survey of adult social housing tenants in New South Wales, Australia. Consenting tenants completed a survey asking about their support needs across five domains: transport, employment and financial stress; housing and safety; health and health behaviour; access to services; and control over one's life. Negative binomial regression analysis was used to examine associations between the mean number of support needs and characteristics.

resultsOf the 104 tenants invited, 101 agreed to participate (97%) of which 100 completed the survey. Paying unexpected bills' (43%), feeling sad or anxious (40%), feelings of anger or frustration (34%), and memory or concentration problems (33%) were the most prevalent reported needs. Other needs included antisocial behaviour from neighbours (31%) and having control in the direction your life is taking (27%). Seventy-five percent of tenants reported at least one need, with an average of seven needs across the sample (median 5.5, range 0-24). Tenants who identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander had a higher number of needs compared to other tenants (RR 1.87 95% CI 1.08 to 3.35).

conclusionsMore research describing tenant wellbeing needs is required to guide initiatives improving tenant wellbeing. Development of a standardised tool to measure and prioritise tenant wellbeing needs would be beneficial. There is a need for well-controlled research to establish the potential effectiveness and cost effectiveness of initiatives implemented at the policy or housing provider level. Future research must consider the multifaceted needs of this population. Further, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are generally overrepresented in social housing in Australia, and in this study Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tenants reported a higher number of needs compared to non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tenants. Given this, future research should ensure measurement tools or strategy initiatives are culturally sensitive and appropriate, and are developed in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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Health Services, IndigenousAdultAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesCross-Sectional StudiesHealth BehaviorHousingHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesAboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderPublic housingSocial housingTenantsUnmet needsVulnerabilityWellbeing

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PMCPMC8953361

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