SynthesisJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2019
Disparities in the Prevalence and Correlates of Disability in Older Immigrants in the USA: a Systematic Review of the Literature.
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- Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease-Related Outcomes Among Cancer Survivors in the United States: A Systematic Review of the Literature.Heart, lung & circulation · 2024Pooled it
- Barriers and facilitators of health among older adult immigrants in the United States: an integrative review of 20 years of literature.BMC public health · 2022Pooled it
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- Impact of Adverse Socioeconomic Conditions on Physical and Oral Health Limitations Among American Older Adults.Cureus · 2025Article
- Disability Among Older Immigrants in the United States: Exploring Differences by Region of Origin and Gender.International journal of aging & human development · 2024Article
- Social support as a moderator of physical disability and mental health in older Vietnamese immigrants in the U.S.: Results from the Vietnamese aging and care survey (VACS).Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)Article
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Abstract
backgroundDisability in older adults leads to poor quality of life, is costly for the health system, and is a risk for mortality. Little is known about disability in older immigrants to the USA.
objectiveTo synthesize the evidence on the prevalence and factors associated with disability in older adult immigrants.
methodsWe conducted searches in PubMed, Embase, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and Scopus. Disability was defined as difficulty in performing basic or instrumental activities of daily living. Older adult was defined as 65 years and older. Immigrant status was defined as someone born outside of the USA.
resultsEighteen articles met the inclusion criteria. Seven studied Hispanic/Latino immigrants, six studied Asian immigrants, four studied diverse older immigrant samples, and one studied European immigrants. Prevalence of disability ranged from 2 to 49% in Asians and 3 to 58.1% in Hispanic/Latinos. In a diverse sample of immigrants, the prevalence of disability was 19.3%. Correlates of disability included female gender, low income, limited education, single status, migration in late adulthood, obesity, arthritis, and diabetes. Factors protective against disability in older adult immigrants were acculturation, migrating at a younger age, exercise, alcohol intake, and church attendance.
conclusionDisability prevalence was generally lower in Asian immigrants compared to Hispanic/Latino immigrants. Identification of the precise rates and factors associated with disability in older immigrants can inform health interventions for this population.
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