Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of HER Salt Lake participants at enrollment, by housing security status (N = 4,327).
| Variable | Housing Insecure1 (n = 964) | Housing Secure (n = 3,363) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.052 | ||
| 18–24 | 554 (57.5%) | 2,071 (61.6%) | |
| 25–29 | 241 (25%) | 746 (22.2%) | |
| 30–34 | 96 (10%) | 342 (10.2%) | |
| 35+ | 73 (7.5%) | 204 (6%) | |
| Race | 0.732 | ||
| Non-White | 157 (20.6%) | 531 (20.2%) | |
| White | 606 (79.4%) | 2,094 (79.8%) | |
| Ethnicity | 0.214 | ||
| Hispanic or Latino | 233 (27.8%) | 831 (28.4%) | |
| Non-Hispanic or Latino | 606 (72.2%) | 2,094 (71.6%) | |
| Sexual minority2 | <0.001 | ||
| Yes | 327 (33.9%) | 876 (26.1%) | |
| No | 637 (66.1%) | 2,487 (73.9%) | |
| Has children in household | 0.001 | ||
| Yes | 401 (41.6%) | 1,368 (40.7%) | |
| No | 563 (58.4%) | 1,995 (59.3%) | |
| Food insecurity3 | <0.001 | ||
| Yes | 657 (68.1%) | 417 (12.4%) | |
| No | 305 (31.6%) | 2,935 (87.3%) | |
| Prefer not to answer | 2 (0.2%) | 10 (0.3%) | |
| Federal poverty level4 | <0.001 | ||
| <100% | 594 (61.6%) | 1,621 (48.2%) | |
| 101–300% | 370 (38.4%) | 1,742 (51.8%) | |
| On any public assistance5 | <0.001 | ||
| Yes | 200 (20.7%) | 308 (9.2%) | |
| No | 764 (79.3%) | 3,055 (90.8%) | |
| Health insurance status6 | <0.001 | ||
| None | 567 (59.4%) | 1,455 (43.8%) | |
| Private | 64 (6.7%) | 129 (3.9%) | |
| Public | 280 (29.3%) | 1,555 (46.8%) | |
| Other | 44 (4.6%) | 183 (5.5%) | |
| Study Period7 | 0.731 | ||
| Control | 157 (16.3%) | 525 (15.6%) | |
| Intervention | 804 (83.7%) | 2,831 (84.4%) |
Housing insecurity was defined as individuals who reported being currently homeless/in a shelter, in temporary or transitional housing, staying temporarily with a friend or family member, and/or reported difficulty paying for housing within the past 12 months.
Sexual minorities include individuals identifying as “mostly heterosexual,” “bisexual,” “mostly or exclusively gay/lesbian” or “other”.
Food insecurity was defined as individuals who reported receiving food stamps, and/or reported difficulty paying for food within the past 12 months.
The 2018 Federal Poverty Level was set at $12,140/year for individuals; the definition varies based on household size.
Public assistance includes: food stamps, WIC, unemployment, or Temporary Aid to Needy Families.
Private insurance includes insurance received through an employer, student insurance, or parental insurance plans; Public insurance includes Medicaid, Disability or Medicare, and military or VA benefits; Other insurance status includes individuals who did not know their insurance status and those who preferred not to answer.
Control period refers to the 6-month control period where women received standard of care at all clinics; Intervention period refers to a year-long period where clinics improved stocking & provider coverage and women could receive all methods at no cost. Ten individuals did not complete a timestamped enrollment date and thus, these numbers do not match the total enrolled.