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ArticleJournal of primary care & community health

Front-Line Insights Into the Social Determinants of Health in Housing Instability: A Multi-Province Study.

Ethan C Draper, Heather J Burgess, Cheryl Chisholm, Erin L Mazerolle, Conor Barker

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Ethan C DraperSt. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada.
Heather J BurgessSt. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada.
Cheryl ChisholmSt. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada.
Erin L MazerolleSt. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS, Canada.
Conor BarkerMount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-2977-2832

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introductionIndividuals experiencing housing instability face significant health inequities. Addressing housing instability requires an understanding of the factors that contribute to these inequities-a responsibility that has been assumed by community-based organizations. Interviewing individuals from 3 Canadian provinces, the present study aimed to examine the perspectives of individuals from front-line services of the social determinants of health (SDoH) needs of individuals experiencing housing instability.

methodsAs part of a larger knowledge translation study, we conducted 8 semi-structured interviews with individuals from front-line services (eg, shelter workers and shelter mental health nurses) in Canada (Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and Alberta) and used thematic analysis to identify predominant unmet SDoH needs.

resultsIndividuals from front-line services discussed the roles of many SDoH that may perpetuate housing instability in their clients. These included: (1) limited social supports; (2) poor access to health services; (3) poor opportunities for income and employment; (4) lack of transportation; (5) gender-based discrimination; (6) race-based discrimination; and (7) limited access to education and limited literacy skills.

conclusionThis study reveals how front-line service providers observe SDoH factors contributing to housing instability and create barriers to accessing support services. They advocate for a multi-system approach to addressing intersecting SDoH factors to validate clients' experiences and help them achieve stable housing. Additionally, more research and consultation with front-line providers are necessary to understand and overcome systemic barriers to stable housing.

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Health Services AccessibilityHousingSocial Determinants of HealthAdultAlbertaCanadaFemaleHumansIll-Housed PersonsInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSaskatchewanSocial SupportCanadafront-linehousing instabilityinterviewssocial determinants of health

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