A systematic review of the relationship between publicly subsidised housing, depression, and anxiety among low-Income households

Dweik, Imad; Woodhall-Melnik, Julia

doi:10.1080/19491247.2022.2037175

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“…However, in the current review, the two included studies that examined housing affordability interventions (social housing and housing assistance) did not reveal differences in mental health outcomes compared to either no intervention (Chambers et al, 2015) or longitudinally after 6-12 months (Prentice & Scutella, 2020). Recent systematic reviews encompassing households across different tenure statuses have also reported inconsistent evidence regarding the association of interventions promoting affordability and stability with improved mental health outcomes (Chen et al, 2022; Dweik & Woodhall-Melnik, 2022). Therefore, it remains unclear which specific interventions effectively enhance mental health among renters, highlighting the need for further studies in this area.…”

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“…These challenges have been further reinforced by recent societal upheavals such as the COVID-19 pandemic, related social and economic lockdowns, and the energy crisis (Baker, Bentley, et al, 2020; Oswald et al, 2022; Waldron, 2022). Governments have implemented a range of housing policies and programs to address the issue of housing security, including social/public housing, housing subsidies, or eviction policies (DeLuca & Rosen, 2022; Dweik & Woodhall-Melnik, 2022). However, according to DeLuca and Rosen (2022), these housing programs frequently fail to reach those who truly need them, and many eligible renters do not receive the necessary support.…”

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Exploring the association between housing insecurity and mental health among renters: A systematic review

Talmatzky,

Nohr,

Knaevelsrud

et al. 2023

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Adverse social and economic conditions negatively impact mental health and well-being. The present systematic review is the first to investigate the association between housing insecurity and mental health outcomes among renters, with a focus on housing affordability and instability. We followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive search was conducted in December 2022 across four databases (MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and ASSIA). Quantitative studies from OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) member countries were eligible for inclusion if they investigated housing insecurity by examining at least one independent variable related to housing affordability and/or instability, and included at least one mental health-related outcome among adult renters. Due to heterogeneity of the identified studies, we performed a narrative synthesis. Twenty-two studies met the inclusion criteria, of which 14 applied a longitudinal design, five a cross-sectional design, and three a quasi-experimental design. Among the nine studies examining housing affordability, six reported significant associations between unaffordable rent and poor mental health in low-income renters. Regarding housing instability, 12 out of 14 studies reported significant associations between unstable housing and renters’ mental health issues. Measures of housing insecurity varied, with rent-to-income ratio and forced moves being most commonly employed. Mental health outcomes focused primarily on overall mental health, well-being, and depressive symptoms, while few studies explored other mental health outcomes. The findings suggest that experiencing unaffordable or unstable housing has a negative impact on renters’ overall mental health and depressive symptoms. Housing insecurity poses a significant challenge for renters in OECD countries, highlighting the need for policymakers to implement supportive housing policies and tenure protection measures in order to improve renters’ housing security and ultimately public health.

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Exploring the association between housing insecurity and mental health among renters: A systematic review

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Nohr,

Knaevelsrud

et al. 2023

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“…This study will use a longitudinal, prospective matched cohort design. Research advocates for the use of longitudinal studies to better assess the relationship between mental health and subsidized housing [ 31 , 32 ]. This approach is also useful for understanding physical health and healthcare use, as prospective cohort designs are particularly strong when used to relate an outcome (e.g.…”

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NB housing study protocol: investigating the relationship between subsidized housing, mental health, physical health and healthcare use in New Brunswick, Canada

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Background Income and housing are pervasive social determinants of health. Subsidized housing is a prominent affordability mechanism in Canada; however, waitlists are lengthy. Subsidized rents should provide greater access to residual income, which may theoretically improve health outcomes. However, little is known about the health of tenants who wait for and receive subsidized housing. This is especially problematic for New Brunswick, a Canadian province with low population density, whose inhabitants experience income inequality, social exclusion, and challenges with healthcare access. Methods This study will use a longitudinal, prospective matched cohort design. All 4,750 households on New Brunswick’s subsidized housing wait list will be approached to participate. The survey measures various demographic, social and health indicators at six-month intervals for up to 18 months as they wait for subsidized housing. Those who receive housing will join an intervention group and receive surveys for an additional 18 months post-move date. With consent, participants will have their data linked to a provincial administrative database of medical records. Discussion Knowledge of housing and health is sparse in Canada. This study will provide stakeholders with a wealth of health information on a population that is historically under-researched and underserved.

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Housing and health: a time for action

Baker

Bentley

2023

International Journal of Housing Policy

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A systematic review of the relationship between publicly subsidised housing, depression, and anxiety among low-Income households

Cited by 4 publications

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Exploring the association between housing insecurity and mental health among renters: A systematic review

Exploring the association between housing insecurity and mental health among renters: A systematic review

NB housing study protocol: investigating the relationship between subsidized housing, mental health, physical health and healthcare use in New Brunswick, Canada

Housing and health: a time for action

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