Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-1-2022
Publication Title
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Volume
19
Issue
3
First page number:
1
Last page number:
15
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.
Keywords
HIV/AIDS; Housing; Inclusion; LGBTQIA+; Older adults; Social support
Disciplines
Social and Behavioral Sciences
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384 KB
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Repository Citation
Rosenwohl‐mack, A.,
Smith, D.,
Greene, M.,
Skultety, K.,
Deutsch, M.,
Dubbin, L.,
Flatt, J. D.
(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.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(3),
1-15.
Available at:
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19031699