Table 2 Number and frequency of socio-legal concerns amongst 104 participants reporting ≥ 1 social-legal concern within the last month (N = 460)

In the past month, have you been concerned about…

I

…having enough money to pay for your basic expenses?

55 (53 %)

I

…finances (credit, bankruptcy, taxes, auto/housing insurance & medical expenses)?

39 (38 %)

I

…being able to afford prescription drugs and other medical expenses?

32 (31 %)

I

…having health insurance for you or your family members?

28 (28 %)

I

…getting government benefits and services for your family?

27 (28 %)

I

…applying for or receiving disability benefits?

24 (24 %)

I

…having enough food (including any special needs) to eat?

13 (13 %)

I

…finding affordable and reliable childcare?

6 (15 %)

H

…the cost of your housing?

33 (33 %)

H

…being able to pay utility bills (electric & heating)?

33 (33 %)

H

…the safety or condition of your housing?

21 (20 %)

H

…being able to find housing in a safe neighborhood?

16 (30 %)

H

…being evicted or unable to pay your mortgage?

16 (17 %)

H

…being discriminated against in your housing search?

4 (7 %)

E

…employment?

23 (26 %)

E

…your children’s education?

14 (29 %)

E

…your children’s safety when at school?

10 (22 %)

L

…your family’s immigration status?

7 (12 %)

P

…family safety?

13 (13 %)

P

…family violence?

7 (7 %)

O

…making decisions for your future if you become ill or injured?

26 (25 %)

O

…care for elderly or disabled relatives?

12 (14 %)

O

…problems with police, jail or criminal justice system?

1 (1 %)