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ArticleBMC public health2025

Exploring the relationship between housing conditions and Métis Nation of Ontario citizen's health: a qualitative study.

Noel Tsui, Abigail J Simms, Carolyn Lacka, Helana Marie Boutros, Robynn Sadler, Amy Mersereau, David Crenna, Jeff Evenson, Cindi Rye, Sarah A Edwards

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10 authors.

Noel TsuiMétis Nation of Ontario, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1, Canada. noel.tsui@ices.on.ca.
Abigail J SimmsMétis Nation of Ontario, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1, Canada.
Carolyn LackaDalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, 155 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 3M7, Canada.
Helana Marie BoutrosMétis Nation of Ontario, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1, Canada.
Robynn SadlerMétis Nation of Ontario, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1, Canada.
Amy MersereauMétis Nation of Ontario, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1, Canada.
David CrennaPriority Decision Data, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1H1, Canada.
Jeff EvensonEdgewood Associates, Toronto, ON, M4W 3A9, Canada.
Cindi RyeMétis Nation of Ontario, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1, Canada.
Sarah A EdwardsMétis Nation of Ontario, 66 Slater Street, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5H1, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHousing is an important social determinant of health as the lack of housing or substandard housing conditions can negatively impact people's health and wellbeing. Indigenous Peoples in Canada are three times more likely to live in substandard housing than non-Indigenous people. The objective of this study is to examine the thoughts, feelings, and stories of citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) on how their housing conditions impact their health.

methodsThirty-five (35) MNO citizens were recruited for the study, and seven focus groups were conducted between August 2022 and February 2023. All focus groups were conducted via Zoom with 3-9 participants, one facilitator, one note-taker, and one MNO Senator. All focus groups were recorded. Each transcript was coded and analyzed using thematic analysis by two independent coders.

resultsSeven themes were derived from all focus groups: housing needs and conditions, affordability of shelter costs, renting, infrastructure and connectedness, impacts of housing on mental and emotional health, impacts of housing on physical health, and improvements to housing programs and supports.

conclusionsThis is the first Métis-specific study to explore and gather the lived experiences and stories of MNO citizens regarding the impact of housing conditions on their health. Our findings revealed a multifaceted relationship between housing and health, extending beyond individual's living conditions, with a significant impact on Métis citizens' mental health. The results will be used to inform MNO housing programs to increase Métis homeownership and improve affordable housing options.

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Health StatusHousingHousing QualityIndigenous CanadiansAdultAgedFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedOntarioQualitative ResearchHousingIndigenous healthMétisMétis determinants of healthSocial determinants of health

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PMCPMC12291408

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