Health and social impacts of exposure to mould-affected housing in Australia: a qualitative study

Objective The objective of this study was to examine the experiences of Australian residents living in mould-affected homes; the perceived physical and mental health effects of indoor mould exposure; and personal, social, and institutional barriers to remediation of homes affected by mould. Methods Using a multi-method approach, this study combined analyses of data from semi-structured, in-depth interviews conducted in Melbourne (n =11) with open-ended responses to a large national household sur