Alice Bernet1, Cristina Warren2, Susie Adams3. 1. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 461 21st Ave S., Nashville, TN 37209, USA. Electronic address: alice.c.bernet@vanderbilt.edu. 2. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 461 21st Ave S., Nashville, TN 37209, USA. Electronic address: cristina.warren@vanderbilt.edu. 3. Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, 461 21st Ave S., Nashville, TN 37209, USA. Electronic address: susie.adams@vanderbilt.edu.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine an association between resident characteristics at time of entry to permanent supportive housing and exit status. METHODS: A community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was the guiding framework for the design, implementation and evaluation of this project. This retrospective observational study used an administrative data source from a local permanent supportive housing provider to compare resident characteristics among those who left housing voluntarily or involuntarily. RESULTS: The population based sample (n=407) was comprised of 51% males and 47% African-Americans with a mean age of 40 years (SD=11.8). Involuntary exits (IEs) occurred in 40% of the sample (n=166). IE was less likely with receipt of mainstream benefits, compared to employment income (O.R.=.546, p=.032). IE was more likely for residents self-identifying as African-American (O.R.=1.56, p=.037) and when children resided in the household (O.R.=2.03, p=.013). CONCLUSIONS: Despite limitations of community-derived data, findings suggest that supportive housing providers consider income source and family status when designing interventions to decrease IEs. A CBPR approach is a promising framework to guide evaluation efforts for supportive housing programs.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine an association between resident characteristics at time of entry to permanent supportive housing and exit status. METHODS: A community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was the guiding framework for the design, implementation and evaluation of this project. This retrospective observational study used an administrative data source from a local permanent supportive housing provider to compare resident characteristics among those who left housing voluntarily or involuntarily. RESULTS: The population based sample (n=407) was comprised of 51% males and 47% African-Americans with a mean age of 40 years (SD=11.8). Involuntary exits (IEs) occurred in 40% of the sample (n=166). IE was less likely with receipt of mainstream benefits, compared to employment income (O.R.=.546, p=.032). IE was more likely for residents self-identifying as African-American (O.R.=1.56, p=.037) and when children resided in the household (O.R.=2.03, p=.013). CONCLUSIONS: Despite limitations of community-derived data, findings suggest that supportive housing providers consider income source and family status when designing interventions to decrease IEs. A CBPR approach is a promising framework to guide evaluation efforts for supportive housing programs.