Housing insecurity and sleep among welfare recipients in California

Abstract Study Objectives To estimate the effect of housing insecurity on sleep duration and quality. Methods Using longitudinal data from a sample 1,046 welfare recipients in state California followed 2015–2016 through 2017–2018, we regressed self-reported measures quality recorded 2017–2018 experiences prior year. We applied propensity score weights to attenuate potential bias an array observed covariates, including measured with insecurity. Results Sample members who were unable make their rent/mortgage payments slept average 22 fewer minutes night had lower than those able payments. forced move because inability 32 not move. Conclusions By compromising health, represents distinct form stress lives economically-disadvantaged adults, which could also contribute other health disparities.