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作者

Luz Mairena Semeah;Sherry Ahrentzen;Diane C. Cowper-Ripley;Leslie M. Santos-Roman;Julia O. Beamish;Kristine Farley

来源

来源 HOUSING POLICY DEBATE,Vol.29,Issue.4

语言

英文

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作者单位

North Florida/South Georgia Veteran Health System, The Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (CINDRR), Gainesville, FL, USA;Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA;North Florida/South Georgia Veteran Health System, The Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (CINDRR), Gainesville, FL, USA;Department of Rehabilitation, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD, USA;Department of Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA;Shimberg Center for Housing Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

摘要

Housing is considered a social determinant of health, with poor housing conditions being associated with poor health. Veterans with disabilities are more likely to experience a housing crisis because of combat experiences and employment instability. We identified facilitators and barriers to finding and maintaining rental housing. We sought to understand the housing needs of Veterans with military-related disabilities using the biopsychoecological model (BEM) as an organizing framework. Our sample consisted of 39 Veterans who were renters. This qualitative descriptive study used an online or paper questionnaire to capture data on the Veterans’ experiences in searching for rental housing. Thematic analysis of responses resulted in the following themes based on the BEM: lack of quality housing, quality of the neighborhood, communication, policy, and reintegration. Findings provide insights that can assist agencies in tailoring services to Veterans to help them find quality homes that are accessible, affordable, and in safe and supportive communities.