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ArticleJournal of patient-reported outcomes2026

Health-related quality of life of older adults residing in social housing: a cross-sectional descriptive study using the EQ-5D-5L.

Gina Agarwal, Sahar Popal, Francine Marzanek, Ricardo Angeles, Melissa Pirrie, Christie Koester, Jasdeep Brar, Mikayla Plishka, Guneet Mahal, Manasvi Vanama

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Gina AgarwalDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada. gina.agarwal@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5691-4675
Sahar PopalDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Francine MarzanekDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Ricardo AngelesDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Melissa PirrieDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Christie KoesterDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Jasdeep BrarDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Mikayla PlishkaDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Guneet MahalDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Manasvi VanamaDepartment of Family Medicine, McMaster University David Braley Health Sciences Centre, 5th Floor 100 Main Street West, L8P 1H6, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

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Health Canada Health Canada
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Abstract

backgroundThis paper addresses the critical knowledge gap of describing and examining the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of older adults living in social housing, highlighting their unique health challenges often overlooked in broader Canadian norms.

methodsThis study conducted a cross-sectional analysis of data from participants in the Community Paramedicine at Clinic (CP@clinic) Program from 2019 to 2024. HRQoL was assessed using the EuroQol five-dimension five-level (EQ-5D-5L) instrument. Descriptive statistics summarized EQ-5D-5L measures (dimensions, utility scores, EQ-VAS) across age groups and sex. Bivariate tests were conducted to examine the association between demographic factors and HRQoL outcomes.

resultsA total of 2286 participants were included, with 86.6% reporting problems in at least one EQ-5D-5L dimension. The mean EQ-5D-5L utility score was 0.771 (SD = 0.176), while the mean EQ-VAS score was 69.58 (SD = 20.577). Utility scores were highest among participants aged 75 and older (0.781) and lowest in the 55–64 age group (0.723). Participants with at least a high school diploma, those living with others, and those with a partner had significantly higher utility scores.

conclusionsThis study provides important insights into the HRQoL of low-income older adults in social housing, a group that remains underrepresented in existing research. The findings can help inform policies and interventions aimed at improving overall well-being and quality of life in this setting.

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Health StatusPublic HousingQuality of LifeAgedAged, 80 and overCanadaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesHealth-related quality of lifeLow-incomeOlder adultsSocial housing

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