Table 1 Prevalence of unmet health-related social needs (HRSNs) among respondents from an academic adult primary care practice in San Francisco, California (n = 679)
Prevalence | Missing | |
|---|---|---|
Housing instability, overall, % Worried about losing steady place Do not have a steady place to live | 9.7% 8.7% 1.0% | 1 |
At least 1 housing condition related issue, % Pests Mold Lead paint/pipes Lack of heat Oven or stove not working Smoke detectors missing/not working Water leaks | 27.1% 12.8% 13.3% 2.8% 5.3% 2.1% 2.8% 6.6% | 8 |
Food insecurity, % | 22.8% | 7 |
Transportation problems, % | 11.0% | 9 |
Utility help needs, overall, % Yes Already shut off | 6.1% 5.8% 0.3% | 19 |
Positive screen for interpersonal violence (score 11–20), % | 3.2% | 28 |
Financial strain, overall, % Somewhat hard Very hard | 34.7% 27.4% 7.3% | 22 |
Needing support with daily activities, overall, % Could use a little more help Need a lot more help | 13.2% 8.8% 4.4% | 22 |
Social isolation, overall, % Often Always | 8.9% 6.3% 2.6% | 18 |
At least 1 unmet HRSN, % | 53.8% | 0 |
Number of unmet HRSNs^, % 1 unmet need 2 unmet needs 3 unmet needs 4 unmet needs 5 unmet needs 6 unmet needs 7–9 unmet needs | 20.6% 11.9% 9.1% 5.0% 3.1% 2.2% 1.8% | 0 |