Health Promoting Behaviors of Older Americans Versus Young and Middle Aged Adults

Becker, Craig M.; Arnold, William E.

doi:10.1080/03601270490507277

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“…The effect of age is largely driven by the need for health services with aging and thus exerts important influences on HSB. The heightened awareness of physical vulnerabilities among the elderly could account for the higher HSB, confirming that those who are older are more likely to assume responsibility for their health [36].…”

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confidence: 79%

Health-Seeking Behaviors of Filipino Migrants in Australia: The Influence of Persisting Acculturative Stress and Depression

Maneze

Salamonson

Poudel

et al. 2015

J Immigrant Minority Health

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This study examined the relationships among the constructs of acculturative stress, depression, English language use, health literacy, and social support and the influence of these factors on health-seeking behaviors of Filipino Australians. Using a self-administered questionnaire, 552 respondents were recruited from November 2010 to June 2011. Structural equation modelling was used to examine relationships. A direct and negative relationship between health-seeking behaviors and depression, and an indirect relationship with acculturative stress, was observed mediated through depression. Social support had an important moderating influence on these effects. Although there was an inverse relationship between age and English language usage and depression, age was positively related to health-seeking behavior. Despite their long duration of stay, Filipino Australian migrants continue to experience acculturative stress and depression leading to lower health-seeking behaviors. This study highlights the importance of screening for acculturative stress and depression in migrants and fostering social support.

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confidence: 79%

Health-Seeking Behaviors of Filipino Migrants in Australia: The Influence of Persisting Acculturative Stress and Depression

Maneze

Salamonson

Poudel

et al. 2015

J Immigrant Minority Health

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“…Becker and Arnold (19) concluded that older adults may engage in more responsible nutrition and health behaviors than younger adults, and thus be especially receptive toward receiving information on foodborne illness prevention. Other researchers have found that health and safety are important learning needs for older adults (20).…”

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confidence: 98%

Effectiveness of Educational Interventions to Improve Food Safety Practices Among Older Adults

Kosa

Cates

Godwin

et al. 2011

Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology and Geriatrics

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The purpose of the study was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of using Web-based and print materials for improving food safety practices to reduce the risk of foodborne illness among older adults. The study used a randomized controlled design, with participants assigned to an intervention group or control group. Although we observed small improvements in both groups, the difference in the changes between the two groups was nonsignificant, suggesting the educational materials did not impact participant behavior. We did, however, observe a trend improvement in one measure: the recommendation to avoid eating cold (not reheated) deli meats. The lack of program impact may be attributable to limitations of the evaluation (e.g., measurement effects) or the intervention (e.g., lack of personal contact). Based on the survey findings, improvements in older adults' food safety practices regarding reheating deli meats to steaming hot and cooking eggs until the yolks and whites are firm are needed. The current study and previous research suggest that current cohorts of older adults may be more receptive to print materials than Web-based materials. To improve retention and adoption of recommended food safety practices among older adults, future educational interventions should focus on a limited number of practices and combine print materials with personal contact.

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“…Improvement efforts must be actions designed to create better health. In contrast to pathogenesis, salutogenesis unleashes potential by encouraging actions to improve through the development of new capacities that help move people forward toward desired goals and possibilities as has been seen by students with better academic and health outcomes and working professionals with higher productivity (5,(44)(45)(46)(47)(48)(49).…”

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confidence: 97%

Adapting and Using Quality Management Methods to Improve Health Promotion

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Glascoff

Felts

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Health Promoting Behaviors of Older Americans Versus Young and Middle Aged Adults

Cited by 28 publications

References 18 publications

Health-Seeking Behaviors of Filipino Migrants in Australia: The Influence of Persisting Acculturative Stress and Depression

Health-Seeking Behaviors of Filipino Migrants in Australia: The Influence of Persisting Acculturative Stress and Depression

Effectiveness of Educational Interventions to Improve Food Safety Practices Among Older Adults

Adapting and Using Quality Management Methods to Improve Health Promotion

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