Associations between substandard housing and depression: insights from the Korea welfare panel study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Housing is an important social determinant of health. Poor housing conditions are associated with a wide range of health conditions, including mental health. The study aimed to investigate the association between substandard housing and depression.

Methods

We used panel data collected by the Korea Welfare Panel Study and a sample drawn from waves 11 (2016) to 13 (2018). Substandard housing was defined via three criteria: the minimum residential area and number of rooms by application, essential facility standards, and environmental standards. Depression was measured with the CESD-11. A generalized estimating equation model was used to investigate associations between substandard housing and CESD-11 scores.

Results

Participants living in substandard housing

SUBMITTER: Kim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7792032 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature