title: Medication practices among Chinese American older adults influences: a study of cultural.
abstract: The magnitude and intensity of medication use in older individuals have been widely discussed. Yet, a paucity of research data exists on medication practices among community-dwelling Chinese American older adults. This study examined factors associated with medication practices in community-dwelling Chinese American older adults. Data were collected through a descriptive survey. Chinese American older adults (n = 165) from the greater Boston area participated in the survey. The study revealed that ethnocultural barriers and a lack of health insurance significantly influenced medication practices among Chinese American older adults. The study suggested three important implications. First, more ethnoculturally appropriate health services are needed. Secondly, communication between clients and health providers must be improved. Finally, culturally sensitive medication management programs are needed.
authors.affiliation: Nursing PhD Program, School of Health and Environment, University of Massachusetts, Lowel 01854, USA.
authors.forename: Lin
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zhan
authors.forename: Jie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001213:Asian; D001900:Boston; D002681:China / Q000208:ethnology; D003144:Communication Barriers; D004358:Drug Therapy; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000208:ethnology*; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D017057:Medically Uninsured; D008508:Medication Errors / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis