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Social Integration and Health among Older Asian Indian Immigrants in the U.S.
Journal of Gerontological Social Work (2001)
  • Sadhna Diwan, San Jose State University
  • S. Jonnalagadda, Georgia State University
Abstract

This research examines the relationship between social integration and health status (i.e., prevalence of chronic health conditions) among older first generation Asian Indian (AI) immigrants in the U.S. Data were collected through a telephone survey from 226 respondents (50 years and over) in the Southeastern U.S. The correlates of health status were determined using a Poisson regression analysis. The prevalence of major chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and hypertension in this sample was similar to those found in other studies of AI immigrants. Better health was associated with greater perceived support and having relatives nearby, whereas poorer health was associated with higher body mass index, longer residence in the U.S., being older, and being female. Implications for interventions designed to address the diversity within this immigrant community are discussed.

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Publication Date
2001
Citation Information
Sadhna Diwan and S. Jonnalagadda. "Social Integration and Health among Older Asian Indian Immigrants in the U.S." Journal of Gerontological Social Work Vol. 36 Iss. 1-2 (2001)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/sadhna_diwan/21/