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. 2022 Sep 14;57(12):3035–3043. doi: 10.1002/ppul.26131

Table 2.

Social risk factors and examples of resources distributed by domain

Total positive needs (average per respondent) 63 (1.5)
Housing (percentage of reported needs) 7 (10.9%)
  • Legal aid resources on tenants' rights for renters
  • Emergency shelter and rapid rehousing resources
  • Referrals to low‐income or affordable housing options
  • Programs for needed home improvements or repairs (weatherization, accessibility ramps, etc.)
Food 6 (9.4%)
  • Referrals benefits to programs such as SNAP and WIC
  • Referrals to local food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens
  • Information sheets on healthy meals for limited income
  • One time $25 gift cards for food
Transportation 6 (9.4%)
  • Guide to scheduling Medicaid transportation
  • Guides on local paratransit and free public transportation
  • One time $25 gas cards
Utilities 7 (10.9%)
  • Referrals for emergency heating/cooling assistance
  • Referrals to utility assistance programs
Health‐care access 22 (34.4%)
  • Support applying for UVA financial assistance
  • Referrals to social services for Medicaid application
  • Resources for insurance navigation and enrollment
Medication Access 11 (17.2%)
  • Support enrolling in prescription assistance programs
  • Referrals to UVA patient medication assistance service
Income/employment 4 (6.3%)
  • Resources for applying for and/or maintaining social security benefits
  • Referrals for vocational rehabilitation programs
  • Referrals to legal aid for employee rights
  • Support with FMLA or long‐term disability, or unemployment
Education 1 (1.6%)
  • Referrals to scholarship programs
  • Referrals to programs for completing high school/GED

Abbreviations: FMLA, family medical leave act; SNAP, supplemental nutrition assistance program; WIC, special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children