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Housing Insecurity Among Latinxs.

Melissa Chinchilla¹, Dahai Yue^2,3, Ninez A Ponce^3,4

¹AltaMed Health Services, Institute for Health Equity, 2040 Camfield Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90040, USA. mechinchilla@altamed.org.

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Summary

Latinxs face higher housing insecurity. Access to health insurance and preventative healthcare can significantly reduce this risk, aiding homelessness prevention efforts.

Keywords:

Healthcare Homelessness Housing insecurity Immigrants Latinx

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Public Health
Health Services Research
Socioeconomic Determinants of Health

Background:

Latinx communities experience disproportionate housing insecurity and reduced access to public benefits like health insurance.
This vulnerability impacts household economic stability and overall well-being.
Understanding the interplay of social risks and healthcare access is crucial for effective homelessness prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine the association between social risks, healthcare access, and housing insecurity among Latinx individuals.
To identify protective factors that can mitigate housing insecurity within this population.

Main Methods:

Analysis of a large dataset (120,362 participants, 17.3% Latinx) under age 65.
Utilized weighted chi-squared tests and logistic regression to identify predictors of housing insecurity.
Housing insecurity was defined as worry about paying for housing.

Main Results:

Latinx individuals were nearly twice as likely to report worrying about paying for housing compared to non-Latinxs.
Factors such as excellent/fair health status, utilization of health services, and having health insurance were associated with a decreased likelihood of housing insecurity for Latinxs.
Health insurance access, irrespective of citizenship status, and use of preventive care demonstrated protective effects.

Conclusions:

Health insurance and consistent use of preventative healthcare services are vital protective factors against housing insecurity for Latinx populations.
Policies promoting healthcare access, including health insurance regardless of citizenship, can serve as a critical component of homelessness prevention for vulnerable communities.
Addressing social risks and enhancing healthcare access are key strategies for improving housing stability among Latinxs.