The psychosocial dimension of housing in Nunavik: does social support vary with household crowding?
Charles-Olivier SimardMylene RivaPhilippe DufresneKarine PerreaultGina MuckleNatalia PoliakovaMireille Desrochers-CoutureChristopher FletcherCaroline MoisanSarah FraserRichard BélangerYohann CourtemancheSimona Bignami-Van AsschePublished in: Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique (2022)
Overcrowding is associated with lower levels of perceived social support, which is a key component of health for the general population and for Nunavimmiut. Future research should examine the factors creating stronger associations between overcrowding and lower social support for men and older adults.