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Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior 2/2007

01.11.2007 | Original Paper

The Effects of Housing Status on Health-Related Outcomes in People living with HIV: A Systematic Review of the Literature

verfasst von: Chad A. Leaver, Gordon Bargh, James R. Dunn, Stephen W. Hwang

Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior | Sonderheft 2/2007

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Abstract

Introduction

HIV infection is increasingly characterized as a chronic condition that can be managed through adherence to a healthy lifestyle, complex drug regimens, and regular treatment and monitoring. The location, quality, and/or affordability of a person’s housing can be a significant determinant of his or her ability to meet these requirements. The objective of this systematic review is to inform program and policy development and future research by examining the available empirical evidence on the effects of housing status on health-related outcomes in people living with HIV/AIDS.

Methods

Electronic databases were searched from dates of inception through November 2005. A total of 29 studies met inclusion criteria for this review. Seventeen studies received a “good” or “fair” quality rating based on defined criteria.

Results

A significant positive association between increased housing stability and better health-related outcomes was noted in all studies examining housing status with outcomes of medication adherence (n = 9), utilization of health and social services (n = 5), and studies examining health status (n = 2) and HIV risk behaviours (n = 1).

Conclusions

Healthcare, support workers and public health policy should recognize the important impact of affordable and sustainable housing on the health of persons living with HIV.
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Metadaten
Titel
The Effects of Housing Status on Health-Related Outcomes in People living with HIV: A Systematic Review of the Literature
verfasst von
Chad A. Leaver
Gordon Bargh
James R. Dunn
Stephen W. Hwang
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2007
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
AIDS and Behavior / Ausgabe Sonderheft 2/2007
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-007-9246-3

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