Author:
Aykanian Amanda,Tiderington Emmy
Abstract
Purpose
Studies have shown positive housing retention and quality of life outcomes in moving on initiatives (MOIs). However, less is known about how movers’ health service use changes post-move. This paper aims to explore physical and mental health service use over time for participants in New York City’s MOI program.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper uses data collected at baseline, 12-months post move and 24-months post move to explore patterns in mental and physical health service use and their association with mental and physical health status for participants (N = 41). Health status was measured with the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form Survey Instrument.
Findings
Three mental health service use patterns emerged: service use at all time points, inconsistent service use across time points and no service use at any time point. Significant group differences in mental health were found at baseline and 12 months. Two physical health service use patterns emerged: service use at all three time points and inconsistent service use across time points. Significant group differences were found in mental health at 12 and 24 months.
Originality/value
This study showed that physical and mental health service use varied slightly over time for participants, with the majority of service use being for outpatient/non-acute care. The findings also point to possible relationships between service use and mental health status. Positive and negative implications of these findings are framed within the broader context of PSH and MOI goals.
Subject
Sociology and Political Science,Geography, Planning and Development
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