The effect of medical conditions on the functional limitations of Mexican-American elderly

Markides, Kyriakos S.; Stroup-Benham, Christine A.; Goodwin, James S.; Perkowski, Linda; Lichtenstein, Michael J.; Ray, L.

doi:10.1016/s1047-2797(96)00061-0

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“…(Mercado-Martinez and Ramos-Herrera 2002) Explanations for the greater use of unconventional approaches among Hispanics have focused on the effects of acculturation or assimilation, language, and socioeconomic status. (Markides et al 1996) Future studies should determine whether Mexican-American informants currently use unconventional approaches more than others or simply have tried one or two unconventional self-care methods over their life course.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diabetes Self-care among a Multiethnic Sample of Older Adults

Schoenberg

Traywick²,

Jacobs-Lawson

et al. 2008

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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Type 2 diabetes constitutes a leading and increasing cause of morbidity and mortality among older adults, particularly African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican Americans, and rural dwellers. To understand diabetes self-care, an essential determinant of diabetic and overall health outcomes, 80 middle aged and older adults from these four disproportionately affected racial/ ethnic/residential groups engaged in in-depth interviews, focusing on approaches to and explanations for diabetes self-care. Certain self-care activities (medication-taking, diet, foot care) were performed regularly while others (blood glucose monitoring, exercise) were practiced less frequently. Despite research suggestions to the contrary, only one in four elders used unconventional diabetes therapies, and only one-third listed someone other than a health care provider as a primary information source. Few self-care differences emerged according to race/ ethnicity/residence, perhaps because of the influential and common circumstance of low income. Thematic analyses suggest that inadequate resources, perceived efficacy of medication, great respect for biomedical authority, and lack of familiarity with and concerns about unconventional therapies are influential in establishing these patterns of self-care. We discuss the similarity of self-care practices and perspectives irrespective of race/ethnicity/residence and the predominance of biomedical acceptability.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Diabetes Self-care among a Multiethnic Sample of Older Adults

Schoenberg

Traywick²,

Jacobs-Lawson

et al. 2008

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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“…2,5,7,10,11 In adults without HIV, history of these age-associated conditions is an independent risk factor for decline in physical function with aging. [12][13][14][15][16] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of age-associated conditions on physical function in HIV-infected patients compared to uninfected patients with similar demographic characteristics and medical care setting. Prior to combination antiretroviral therapy (cART) physical function in HIVinfected patients was studied in younger adults with AIDS.…”

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Association of Age and Comorbidity with Physical Function in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Patients: Results from the Veterans Aging Cohort Study

Oursler

Goulet

Crystal

et al. 2011

AIDS Patient Care and STDs

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HIV clinical care now involves prevention and treatment of age-associated comorbidity. Although physical function is an established correlate to comorbidity in older adults without HIV infection, its role in aging of HIVinfected adults is not well understood. To investigate this question we conducted cross-sectional analyses including linear regression models of physical function in 3227 HIV-infected and 3240 uninfected patients

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“…Furthermore, there is a limited amount of research focused on nursing home use among Hispanics, specifically that of Mexican American decent (Baxter et al, 2001). It is estimated that 2% to 3% of Mexican-American elderly reside in a nursing home setting (Markides et al, 1996). However, these numbers are projected to rise with the baby boomer generation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Baxter, Bryant, Scarbro, and Shetterly (2001) found limited research focused on nursing home use among Hispanics, specifically those of Mexican American descent. About 2-3% of Mexican American elders reside in a nursing home setting (Markides et al, 1996). The reason for this small percentage has much to do with the culture; family members care for most elders of Mexican descent at home.…”

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Risk Factors Associated With Depression And Anxiety In Older Adults Of Mexican Origin

Gonzalez¹,

Martin

2016

ESJ

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Older adults of Mexican origin are often underserved, especially those residing in nursing homes. The purpose of this study was to examine if there was a relationship among risk factors associated with depression and anxiety in older adults of Mexican origin. Using a quantitative correlational design, the relationships were assessed with a demographic questionnaire, the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). A sample of 150 elders of Mexican origin residing in nursing homes in a Texas-Mexico border city were examined using two multiple regression analyses. Data analysis indicated that there was a relationship between risk factors associated with depression and anxiety. Data from this study confirmed that a high score on ADLs predicted greater depression and anxiety while female gender predicted higher anxiety and frequent family support predicted low anxiety.

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The effect of medical conditions on the functional limitations of Mexican-American elderly

Cited by 120 publications

References 21 publications

Diabetes Self-care among a Multiethnic Sample of Older Adults

Diabetes Self-care among a Multiethnic Sample of Older Adults

Association of Age and Comorbidity with Physical Function in HIV-Infected and Uninfected Patients: Results from the Veterans Aging Cohort Study

Risk Factors Associated With Depression And Anxiety In Older Adults Of Mexican Origin

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