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Home modifications among community-dwelling older adults: a closer look at race and ethnicity
- Authors:
- BAKK Louanne, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 60(5), 2017, pp.377-394.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
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. (Publisher abstract)