Urban American Indian aging

Kramer, B. Josea

doi:10.1007/bf00056758

Cited by 28 publications

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“…Our findings support previous research suggesting that compared with Whites, non-White older adults have a higher prevalence of functional disability (Carrasquillo et al 2000;Clark 1997;Ostchega et Shetterly et al 1998). Kramer (1991) reported the results of a needs assessment of American Indian adults aged 60 years and older in Los Angeles (N = 328). The majority of the sample did not report any ADL and IADL limitations, a finding that differs from the 39% of the American Indian participants who reported no disability in our sample.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Differences in Functional Disability of Rural American Indian and White Older Adults With Comorbid Diabetes

Goins¹,

Spencer

Roubideaux

et al. 2005

Res Aging

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This study examines racial/ethnic differences in functional disability among a sample of rural older adults with comorbid diabetes. In 2002, interviews were conducted with 62 rural American Indian and 64 White community-dwelling persons aged 65 years or older. Examination of disability levels by group suggested that functional disability for Whites was concentrated in the lower levels (1-2 limitations), whereas disability for American Indians was concentrated in the higher levels (3 or more limitations). Adjusted prevalence rates indicated that American Indian older adults were significantly more likely than Whites to require assistance with dressing, walking, bathing, and shopping. Conversely, for reaching the toilet in time, Whites were significantly more likely than American Indians to report a limitation. Results of this study, coupled with previous literature, suggest that American Indians are more functionally disabled than other racial/ethnic groups and have a marked need for future long-term care.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 92%

Differences in Functional Disability of Rural American Indian and White Older Adults With Comorbid Diabetes

Goins¹,

Spencer

Roubideaux

et al. 2005

Res Aging

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“…Thus, whereas most American Indians are affected by policies and pressures to assimilate, those living in urban areas are exposed to more acculturationrelated stress (Kramer, 1991;LaFromboise, 1988).…”

Section: American Indian Mental Healthmentioning

confidence: 99%

American Indian Elders and Depression: Short-and Long-Term Effects of Life Events

et al. 2004

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This research examines stressful life events as predictors of psychological problems among a population of older American Indians of the Great Lakes region. It assumes that meaning attached to these events is not culture-free. The data used are from a longitudinal study of 309 American Indians age 55 and older who were interviewed at two time periods in three distinct strata: urban, rural (off-reservation), and reservation. Life events are measured by the presence and perceived severity of 19 discrete events. Hierarchical regression analysis is used to determine the influence of life events on depression after controlling for sociodemographic factors, functional ability, and comorbidity at both Time 1 and 18 to 24 months later at Time 2. Although Time 1 depression accounts for most of the variance at Time 2, comorbidity was also a significant predictor over time. Whereas life stress has a short-term effect on mental health, the burden of comorbidity increases over time.

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“…4,5 Yet, despite the emergence of chronic health conditions and increased mortality rates, virtually no information exists on the implementation of preventive measures among AIs/ANs.…”

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Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Native American Elders in a Primary Care Practice

Buchwald¹,

Sheffield²,

Furman³

et al. 2000

Arch Intern Med

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Urban American Indian aging

Cited by 28 publications

References 18 publications

Differences in Functional Disability of Rural American Indian and White Older Adults With Comorbid Diabetes

Differences in Functional Disability of Rural American Indian and White Older Adults With Comorbid Diabetes

American Indian Elders and Depression: Short-and Long-Term Effects of Life Events

Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Native American Elders in a Primary Care Practice

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