Cooperative housing under a grant-of-use in Catalonia and health: pre-post analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Housing is considered a social determinant of health. In Catalonia and Spain, ensuring affordable housing is challenging and cooperative housing under a grant-of-use emerges as an alternative, challenging traditional housing models. This study aims to quantify its impact on health before and after moving to the cooperative house.

Methods

A longitudinal study of individuals in cooperative housing projects in Catalonia (July 2018-April 2023) was conducted. Data, including sociodemographic, housing information, and health-related details, were collected through baseline and follow-up surveys.

Results

Seventy participants (42 women, 28 men) showed positive changes in housing conditions during follow-up. Improved perceptions of health, mental health, and social

SUBMITTER: Reyes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11234659 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature