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Title: Comparison of African American and Afro-Caribbean Older Adults' Self-Reported Health Status, Function, and Substance Use
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.)
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Number of References: 48
Entry Date: 2009
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