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Louanne Bakk1, Tamara Cadet2,3, Laura Lien4, Angela Smalley5.
Abstract
This study investigated racial and ethnic differences in home modification use. Data from the 2011 National Health and Aging Trends Study were used (n=6,764). Compared with non-Hispanic Whites, Hispanics were less likely to have a grab bar (odds ratio (OR) = 0.6), bath seat (OR = 0.8), or raised toilet (OR = 0.6). Non-Hispanic Blacks were less likely to have a grab bar (OR = 0.7) or bath seat (OR = 0.7) than non-Hispanic Whites, but more likely to have a raised toilet (OR = 1.3). English proficiency largely explained ethnic differences, while health status partially accounted for racial disparities.Keywords: Disparities; health promotion; mobility; physical function
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Year: 2017 PMID： 28657880 DOI： 10.1080/01634372.2017.1341444
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Gerontol Soc Work ISSN： 0163-4372