First Advisor
Marisa Westbrook
Date of Award
Winter 3-14-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Department
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Language
English
Subjects
permanent supportive housing, culturally specific services, health equity
Abstract
Chronic homelessness is an important public health issue. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is a promising opportunity for transitioning people experiencing homelessness into housing, however there remain unaddressed racial inequities in service provision and outcomes. The aim of this study is to better understand the role of culturally specific (CS) providers of PSH in improving health equity. I analyzed interviews with CS PSH providers for themes related to health and healthcare. Providers spoke about the importance of connecting clients to healthcare. Providers stressed the importance of honesty and lived experience, highlighting the strong sense of responsibility to the community. Providers also elevated how this work comes with high levels of burnout and elevated training needs that would support them in advancing the health of their clients further.
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Persistent Identifier
https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/43664
Recommended Citation
Solomon, Judith, "Exploring Health Equity with Culturally Specific Providers of Permanent Supportive Housing" (2025). University Honors Theses. Paper 1596.
Included in
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Nonprofit Studies Commons, Social Justice Commons
Comments
An undergraduate honors thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in University Honors and Public Health.