Housing
Your zip code is a greater predictor of your health than your genetic code.
Housing is the greatest unmet need for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH). As one of the strongest predictors of health outcomes, housing stability plays an important role in both HIV prevention and care.
Among individuals who are homeless or marginally housed, the rates of HIV infection are up to 16x higher than those stably housed. Additionally, the homeless men who have sex with men (MSM) population is 15x more likely to delay HIV testing than stably housed MSM.
At any time three to ten percent of all homeless persons are HIV positive. Across the U.S., upwards of 70% of all PLWHA report experiencing homelessness or housing instability. This impacts entrance into care, as homelessness can delay this crucial step for an average of six months.
Featured Resources
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The Role of Housing in Improving Health Outcomes and HIV Care Continuity for People Who Use Drugs: Narratives and Recommendations from Lived Experience
Thinking About Starting a Supportive Housing Program? Recommendations and Considerations for the Planning Process
Housing People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) Webinar Series
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Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Legal Series – Housing
Housing People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) Series: Section 8 Housing and Criminal Justice-Involved PWUDs
Housing People Who Use Drugs (PWUDs) Series: Going It Alone: Program Models for Housing PWUD
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