Authors: Jane E Hamilton, Diana C Guevara, Sara F Steinfeld, Raina Jose, Farrah Hmaidan, Sarah Simmons, Calvin W Wong, Clara Smith, Eva Thibaudeau-Graczyk, Shreela V Sharma
This project utilized a human-centered design to implement a community health worker (CHW) intervention in permanent supportive housing (PSH) for formerly chronically homeless adults. The aim was to reduce food insecurity and improve nutritional outcomes. Food-security screening identified 64% of residents with low food security. Major themes from resident feedback included kitchenware/appliance needs, knowledge gaps, positive perceptions of healthy options, and community re-entry. The pilot project successfully engaged residents in adopting healthy practices and fostering social connectedness, emphasizing the need for further research in addressing food insecurity among homeless populations in supportive housing.
Link: Pilot Implementation of a Nutrition-Focused Community-Health-Worker Intervention among Formerly Chronically Homeless Adults in Permanent Supportive Housing
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Resource Topic: Permanent housing intervention
Resource Type: Experimental
Year: 2024
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Country: United States of America
Publisher May Restrict Access: No
