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Redefining Basic Needs for Higher Education: It's More Than Minimal Food and Housing According to California University Students.

Suzanna M MartinezErin E EsarykLaurel MoffatLorrene Ritchie
Published in: American journal of health promotion : AJHP (2021)
A student-informed definition of basic needs included food, housing, mental health, sleep, hygiene, and transportation. This understanding of basic needs can inform future research, programs, and policy to address housing insecurity in higher education.
Keyphrases
  • mental illness
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • quality improvement
  • human health
  • sleep quality
  • current status
  • physical activity
  • risk assessment
  • medical students