Presenter Biography
I am an undergraduate at Portland State majoring in Public Health: Pre-Clinical Studies, Spanish, and General Science.
Program/Major
Public Health: Pre-Clinical Studies, Spanish, and General Science
Student Level
Undergraduate
Presentation Type
Presentation
Start Date
4-10-2025 3:15 PM
End Date
4-10-2025 3:30 PM
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https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/43483
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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Exploring Health Equity with Culturally Specific Providers of Permanent Supportive Housing
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.
