Housing and Health in Older Adults With Low Income in the United States: An Integrative Review
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Housing significantly impacts health in low-income older adults. Addressing housing issues is crucial for improving health outcomes and informing care for this vulnerable population.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background
- Housing is a critical social determinant of health.
- Older adults with low income face unique housing-related health challenges.
- Understanding this relationship is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To review the literature on the relationship between housing and health in low-income older adults in the U.S.
- To identify key factors influencing this relationship across multiple levels.
- To inform healthcare providers, particularly nurses, on assessing and addressing housing-related health risks.
Main Methods
- An integrative review of 20 articles meeting inclusion criteria.
- Extraction of key data elements from selected studies.
- Analysis of findings using a five-level social ecological model (SEM).
Main Results
- Individual level: Interaction between housing and personal traits/behaviors.
- Relational level: Burdens and benefits of social relationships.
- Environmental level: Building quality and its impact on health.
- Structural level: The role of housing assistance programs.
- Superstructural level: Influence of poverty and systemic racism.
Conclusions
- Housing is a significant social determinant of health for low-income older adults.
- Findings can guide nurses in patient assessments and treatment planning.
- Addressing housing-related risks is essential for improving health outcomes in this population.
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