MPC Member Publications

This database contains a listing of population studies publications written by MPC Members. Anyone can add a publication by an MPC student, faculty, or staff member to this database; new citations will be reviewed and approved by MPC administrators.

Full Citation

Title: Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Self-Rated Health and Sense of Control for Older Adults Receiving Publicly Funded Home- and Community-Based Services.

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

ISSN: 1552-6887

DOI: 10.1177/0898264320929560

PMID: 32538249

Abstract: Objectives: This study examines racial/ethnic differences in self-rated health (SRH) and sense of control among older adults receiving publicly funded home- and community-based services (HCBS) and tests the mediating role of functional, emotional, and financial stressors. Methods: Data are from 2015 National Core Indicators-Aging and Disability Survey collected from face-to-face interviews with 1936 older adults aged 65 years or older receiving HCBS in Minnesota. Path analysis based on logistic regression was used. Results: Racial/ethnic minority HCBS users had lower SRH and sense of control than white participants, with Asian participants reporting the lowest scores. Whereas functional impairment was a common explanatory factor for the racial/ethnic differences, negative mood and financial strain were mediators for Asian and Hispanic/Latino participants, respectively. Discussion: Racial/ethnic disparities in well-being exist among older HCBS users, with different mediators at play. Customized services are needed to meet diverse needs of older adults of different racial/ethnic groups.

Url: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32538249

User Submitted?: No

Authors: Shippee, Tetyana; Duan, Yinfei; Baker, Mary O; Angert, Julie

Periodical (Full): Journal of aging and health

Issue:

Volume:

Pages: 898264320929560

Countries:

IPUMS NHGIS NAPP IHIS ATUS Terrapop