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Comparative Effectiveness of Single-Site and Scattered-Site Permanent Supportive Housing on Patient-Centered and COVID-19 Related Outcomes for People Experiencing Homelessness

  • Funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $2,584,606

  • Funder

    Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

  • Principal Investigator

    PhD. Benjamin Henwood

  • Research Location

    United States of America

  • Lead Research Institution

    University of Southern California

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Infection prevention and control

  • Research Subcategory

    Restriction measures to prevent secondary transmission in communities

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Unspecified

  • Vulnerable Population

    Other

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

Project Summary Background and Significance: People experiencing homelessness (PEH) have an increased risk of contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and are at a higher risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization and death due to increased vulnerability and known comorbidities. Consequently, the recent pandemic has made housing for PEH a top priority. Permanent supportive housing (PSH) programs that provide access to living and support services are the most effective approach for serving PSH, but it is not known what type of PSH programs can best address COVID-19-related risk. Study Aims: This study aims to test the comparative effectiveness of place-based PSH (PB-PSH) and scattered-site PSH (SS-PSH) on PEH quality of life and whether COVID-19 related health behaviors act as a mediator in this relationship. In addition, this study aims to learn PEH adherence to social distancing guidelines and provider perspectives on challenges of implementing and sustaining COVID-19 related prevention practices and care in PSH