Document Type
Article
Language
eng
Format of Original
6 p.
Publication Date
7-2010
Publisher
National Black Nurses Association Inc.
Source Publication
Journal of the National Black Nurses Association
Source ISSN
0885-6028
Original Item ID
Shelves: RT1 .J64 Raynor Memorial Periodicals
Abstract
Acceptance of functional decline accompanying chronic illness is challenging for all elders, and even more so for African-American elders. This study examined functional status and the number, types, and acceptance of chronic conditions in 16 African-American and 46 White elders. African-American elders reported better functioning but resembled Whites in number of chronic conditions and acceptance. All African-Americans reported hypertension; 76% of Whites reported arthritis. Greater acceptance was correlated with fewer chronic conditions (r = -.23, p < .05) and better functioning (r = -.59, p < .01). Poorer functioning (i.e., functional disability) was correlated with more chronic conditions (r = .27, p < .05). Culturally sensitive interventions are needed to enhance elders' acceptance of chronic conditions and to improve their functioning.
Recommended Citation
McDonald, Patricia; Zauszniewski, Jaclene; and Bekhet, Abir K., "Cultural Comparison of Chronic Conditions, Functional Status, and Acceptance in Older African-American and White Adults" (2010). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 82.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/82
Comments
Published version. The Journal of the National Black Nurses Association, Vol. 21, No. 1 (July 2010) © 2010 National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Used with permission. Publisher link.
The website of The Journal of the National Black Nurses Association is available at: https://www.nbna.org/nbna%20journal