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Building H.O.U.S.E (Healthy Outcomes Using a Supportive Environment): Exploring the Role of Affordable and Inclusive Housing for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults

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  • Amy Rosenwohl-Mack

    (Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA)

  • Darin Smith

    (Office of Community Engagement & Support, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA)

  • Meredith Greene

    (Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA)

  • Karyn Skultety

    (Openhouse, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA)

  • Madeline Deutsch

    (Department of Family and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA)

  • Leslie Dubbin

    (Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA)

  • Jason D. Flatt

    (Department of Social and Behavioral Health Sciences, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA)

Abstract

Little is known about how permanent, inclusive, affordable, and supportive long-term housing may affect the health of low-income lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and/or another identity (LGBTQIA+) older adults. Focus group interviews were conducted with 21 older adults to explore the lived experiences and potential health benefits of living in a new LGBTQIA+-welcoming senior housing. Participants reported that moving into the housing was associated with benefits for health and well-being, especially for psychological health. Community, social support, and in-house services were particularly important. However, the combined nature of LGBTQIA+-welcoming and older adult only housing evoked mixed feelings. Appropriate and accessible housing solutions are essential for LGBTQIA+ older adults and may help address health disparities for these populations.

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  • Amy Rosenwohl-Mack & Darin Smith & Meredith Greene & Karyn Skultety & Madeline Deutsch & Leslie Dubbin & Jason D. Flatt, 2022. "Building H.O.U.S.E (Healthy Outcomes Using a Supportive Environment): Exploring the Role of Affordable and Inclusive Housing for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-15, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:3:p:1699-:d:740593
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