Article
The effects of sociocultural factors on older Asian Americans’ access to care
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
(2012)
Abstract
Most Asian American elders are immigrants to the United States, and sociocultural factors such as English proficiency and immigration status are prominent factors in their lives. Using data from the California Health Interview Surveys to focus on Asian Americans over age 50, this study seeks to identify interethnic differences, and the effects of English proficiency and immigration status in the way older Asian Americans access healthcare. The results indicated that Asian ethnicity, English proficiency, and immigration status have significant independent effects on older Asian Americans' access to care. Implications for social work's role in addressing access disparities are discussed.
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Publication Date
2012
DOI
1080/01634372.2011.618525
Citation Information
Nguyen, D. (2012). The effects of sociocultural factors on older Asian Americans’ access to care. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 55(1), 55-71 DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2011.618525