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ERIC Number: EJ824291
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003-Aug
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0016-9013
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Social Support, Home Health Service Use, and Outcomes among Four Racial-Ethnic Groups
Peng, Timothy R.; Navaie-Waliser, Maryam; Feldman, Penny H.
Gerontologist, v43 n4 p503-513 Aug 2003
Purpose: This study explored similarities and differences in social support, home health service utilization, and health outcomes across four racial-ethnic groups of elders. Design and Methods: 1999 Outcomes Assessment Information Set records for 7,374 home care recipients who were 75 years of age or older and who were discharged to self-care were selected for bivariate and multivariate analyses. Results: Similar levels of skilled service utilization were observed across racial or ethnic groups. Disparities were found in supportive assistance and physical and mental health outcomes. At discharge to self-care, more Black elders had no supportive assistance compared with all other groups; fewer Hispanics and Asians had improved physical functioning compared with Black and White elders. More White elders reported anxiety and depressive symptoms than any other racial or ethnic group. Implications: The findings suggest that racial-ethnic minorities and White elders may have differential needs for mental health and supportive services at discharge from home health care.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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