# financial hardship loans

Study on Collegiate Financial Wellness : Center for the Study of… » The Study on Collegiate Financial Wellness (SCFW), previously titled the National Student Financial Wellness Study, is a multi-institutional survey of college students that examines the financial attitudes, practices and knowledge of students. Cssl.osu.edu

Veterans Health Administration Healthcare Coverage and Medical Financial Hardship in Low-Income Veterans - PubMed » VA coverage was associated with protection against four types of medical financial hardship among veterans with low incomes, yet many are not enrolled. Research is needed to understand reasons these veterans lack VA coverage and to identify strategies to address medical financial hardship. Pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Governor Hochul Announces $12 Million in Assistance for Struggling Families With Children » Governor Hochul announced that $12 million in federal funding is being used to provide a one-time payment to low-income families with children. Governor.ny.gov

The Relationship Between Financial Worries and Psychological Distress Among U.S. Adults » This study examines the association between financial worries and psychological distress among US adults and tests its moderating effects by gender, marital status, employment status, education, and income levels. Data were derived from the cross-sectional… Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Financial Hardship and Health Related Quality of Life Among Older Latinos With Chronic Diseases » BACKGROUND: Financial hardship influences health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of older adults. However, little is known about the relationship between financial hardship and HRQoL among vulnerable populations. OBJECTIVE: We examined the associations between financial hardship and HRQoL among older Latinos living with chronic disease, including cancer. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included 68 Latinos (age range 50-87) with one or more chronic health conditions who participated in a pilot randomized clinical trial. Participants responded to 11 financial hardship questions. We used factor analysis to explore constructs of financial hardship. HRQoL was assessed using the 27-item Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G). Multiple linear regression examined the associations between financial hardship and HRQoL subscales (physical, social/family, emotional, functional well-being). RESULTS: The factor analysis revealed 3 constructs of financial hardship: medical cost concerns, financial hard Digitalrepository.unm.edu