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Assessing the Health Needs of Chinese Older Adults : Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Study in Chicago's Chinatown
Joint Authors
Simon, Melissa A.
Wong, Esther
Skarupski, Kimberly A.
Chang, E-Shien
Wong, Bernarda
Dong, XinQi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-01-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Pharmacy, Health & Medical Sciences
Abstract EN
The objective of this study is to examine the cultural views of healthy aging, knowledge and barriers to services, and perception of health sciences research among community-dwelling Chinese older adults in Chicago's Chinatown.
This qualitative study is guided by the Precede-Proceed conceptual model with community-based participatory research design.
Data analysis is based on eight focus group interviews with Chinese older (age 60+) adults (n=78).
We used a grounded theory framework to systematically guide the thematic structure of our data.
Findings show participants described cultural conception of health in terms of physical function, psychological well-being, social support, and cognitive function.
The availability, affordability, and cultural barriers towards health care services were major negative enabling factors that inhibit participants from fulfilling health needs.
Perception and knowledge of health sciences research were also discussed.
This study has implications for the delivery of culturally appropriate health care services to the Chinese aging population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dong, XinQi& Chang, E-Shien& Wong, Esther& Wong, Bernarda& Skarupski, Kimberly A.& Simon, Melissa A.. 2011. Assessing the Health Needs of Chinese Older Adults : Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Study in Chicago's Chinatown. Journal of Aging Research،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dong, XinQi…[et al.]. Assessing the Health Needs of Chinese Older Adults : Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Study in Chicago's Chinatown. Journal of Aging Research No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Dong, XinQi& Chang, E-Shien& Wong, Esther& Wong, Bernarda& Skarupski, Kimberly A.& Simon, Melissa A.. Assessing the Health Needs of Chinese Older Adults : Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Study in Chicago's Chinatown. Journal of Aging Research. 2011. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447487
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447487