Comparison of African American and Afro-Caribbean Older Adults' Self-Reported Health Status, Function, and Substance Use
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| Title: | Comparison of African American and Afro-Caribbean Older Adults' Self-Reported Health Status, Function, and Substance Use |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Keane, Florence, Tappen, Ruth M., Williams, Christine L., Rosselli, Monica |
| Source: | Journal of Black Psychology. 2009 35(1):44-62. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2009 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Descriptors: | African American Students, Group Membership, Low Income, Smoking, Ethnic Groups, Physical Health, Drinking, Immigrants, Comparative Analysis, Drug Use, Mental Health, Measures (Individuals), Health Behavior |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0095798408320632 |
| ISSN: | 0095-7984 |
| Abstract: | African American and Afro-Caribbean elders differ in regard to ethnic group membership, place of birth, and years of residence in the United States. In this study, the authors compare self-rated health status, function, and reports of substance use in these two groups. Fifty low-income African American and fifty low-income Afro-Caribbean adults older than 55 were matched on gender, income, and age (within a range of 3 years) for this study. Self-reported mental and physical health (SF-8), function (basic and independent activities of daily living), and tobacco and alcohol use were measured. Significant differences between the two ethnic groups were found on four of the SF-8 domains, the physical health summary measure, and tobacco use but not on the mental health summary measure, function, or alcohol use. The differences that emerged suggest a more positive health status and healthier behavior in the immigrant Afro-Caribbean group. Results may be explained by the healthy immigrant effect relating to better health of immigrant as opposed to nonimmigrant populations. (Contains 2 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 48 |
| Entry Date: | 2009 |
| Accession Number: | EJ823434 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | African American and Afro-Caribbean elders differ in regard to ethnic group membership, place of birth, and years of residence in the United States. In this study, the authors compare self-rated health status, function, and reports of substance use in these two groups. Fifty low-income African American and fifty low-income Afro-Caribbean adults older than 55 were matched on gender, income, and age (within a range of 3 years) for this study. Self-reported mental and physical health (SF-8), function (basic and independent activities of daily living), and tobacco and alcohol use were measured. Significant differences between the two ethnic groups were found on four of the SF-8 domains, the physical health summary measure, and tobacco use but not on the mental health summary measure, function, or alcohol use. The differences that emerged suggest a more positive health status and healthier behavior in the immigrant Afro-Caribbean group. Results may be explained by the healthy immigrant effect relating to better health of immigrant as opposed to nonimmigrant populations. (Contains 2 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 0095-7984 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0095798408320632 |
