Changes in Health Behaviors of Older Adults: The San Diego Medicare Preventive Health Project

1994 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.A. Mayer ◽  
A. Jermanovich ◽  
B.L. Wright ◽  
J.P. Elder ◽  
J.A. Drew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
San Diego ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Health Project

Older adults’ lay theories of abilities predict their willingness to engage in preventive health behaviors

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 104291
Author(s):  
Manon Marquet ◽  
Jason E. Plaks ◽  
Laksmiina Balasubramaniam ◽  
Samantha Brunet ◽  
Alison L. Chasteen
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Lay Theories ◽  
Preventive Health Behaviors ◽  
Willingness To Engage

scholarly journals DISPARITIES IN HEALTH STATUS, HEALTH BEHAVIORS AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES OF OLDER ADULTS WITH DIABETES

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S966-S966
Author(s):  
Sang Ah Chun
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Preventive Health Services ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Flu Shot ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Abstract The prevalence of diabetes among older adults has increased substantially and health complications resulting from diabetes have significant adverse effects on health status of older adults. While diabetes cannot be cured, it can be managed successfully with healthy lifestyle choices. The purpose of this study is to examine the disparities in health status, health behaviors, and preventive health services for older adults with diabetes. This study used data from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The sample included older adults 50 and over. Health behaviors included exercise, smoking, and heavy alcohol drinking. Preventive health services included dental visit, flu shot, and colorectal cancer screening. Chi-Square analysis and weighted multivariate logistic regression was performed. Not surprisingly, older adults with diabetes were significantly more likely to be in poor health than those without diabetes. Compared to non-diabetic group, older adults with diabetes were more likely to have had no exercise in the previous month. Interestingly, more older adults with diabetes reported having visited dentist, had flu shot and colonoscopy than those without diabetes. In both groups, older adults who presented health behaviors and received preventive health services were more likely to report good health compared to those who did not. The results suggest that further efforts are needed to address the health disparities for older adults with diabetes. Given the risk of comorbidities and its complications for older adults with diabetes, further research should be directed toward designing better health promotion programs and policies for older adults with diabetes.

Breast and cervical cancer screening in older women: The San Diego medicare preventive health project

1992 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 395-404 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joni A. Mayer ◽  
Donald J. Slymen ◽  
Joseph A. Drew ◽  
Bridget L. Wright ◽  
John P. Elder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
San Diego ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
Health Project

A Population Study of Health Status Among Sexual Minority Older Adults in Select U.S. Geographic Regions

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 426-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongying Dai ◽  
Ilan H. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Preventive Health Behaviors

Objective. This study seeks to examine the health disparities of sexual minority older adults. Method. We used a probability sample of adults older than 50 years in select U.S. regions from the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System with administration of the sexual orientation question ( n = 350,778). Binary and multinomial logistic regression models were performed to examine health disparities in general health conditions, lifetime chronic health conditions, limitations in activities, substance use, access to care and preventive health behaviors by sexual minority status (straight, gay/lesbian, bisexual, other, and nonresponse), stratified by sex (male vs. female) and age group (50-64 vs. 65+ years). Results. Compared with their straight peers, sexual minority older adults had disparities in some health outcomes, including a higher prevalence of depressive disorder and substance use. However, the disparities were not uniform across gender and age groups. Both men and women sexual minorities had some advantages as well, related to preventive health behaviors (e.g., HIV testing), as compared with their straight peers. Nonrespondents in sexual orientation generally had better health outcomes than their straight peers. Conclusions. This study identifies health disparities among subgroups of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals older adults and highlights the need to assess variability related to gender, sexual identity, and age of this high-risk population.

Compliance with a 12-Month Assessment in an Elderly Cohort Participating in a Preventive lntervention Study: The San Diego Medicare Preventive Health Project

1992 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 701-706 ◽  
Author(s):  
DONALD J SLYMEN ◽  
JOSEPH A DREW ◽  
BRIDGET L WRIGHT ◽  
JOHN P ELDER ◽  
STEPHEN J WILLIAMS
Keyword(s):  
San Diego ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Health Project ◽  
Elderly Cohort

Gender and Reasons for Preventive Health Behaviors

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruby R. Brougham ◽  
Daniel Yoo ◽  
Christopher Saunders ◽  
Josie Driscoll ◽  
Richard John
Keyword(s):  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Preventive Health ◽  
Preventive Health Behaviors

scholarly journals Sex in Late Life: Assessing Adults’ Expectations and the Role of Healthcare Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 313-313
Author(s):  
Jill Naar ◽  
Raven Weaver ◽  
Shelbie Turner
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Late Life ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Growth Curve Models ◽  
The Us ◽  
Sexual Health Behaviors ◽  
The Life Course

Abstract Sexual activity contributes to quality of life throughout the lifespan. However, stigma about sex in late life influences older adults’ perceptions and healthcare professionals’ perceptions of older adults’ sexual health/behaviors. Using a multi-methods approach, we examined attitudes and knowledge about sexual health/behaviors in late life. Using longitudinal data from the Midlife in the US Study (Wave 1-3; N=7049), we ran age-based growth curve models to analyze changes in levels of optimism about sex in their future. We also piloted a survey with healthcare professionals assessing attitudes, knowledge, and awareness of policy about sexual health/behaviors among older adults. Adults’ expectations became less optimistic with increased age (β = -0.1, SE = 0.003, p < .0001). Men were more optimistic than women at age 20 (p = 0.016), but men’s optimism decreased over the life course at a faster rate than did women’s (p < .0001), so that from ages 40-93, men were less optimistic than women. Among healthcare professionals (N=21), the majority indicated never or rarely asking their clients about sexual history or health/behaviors; however, they indicated some knowledge about issues relevant to older adults (e.g., safe-sex practices, sexual dysfunction). Few indicated awareness about policies related to sexual behavior among residents (i.e., issues of consent, STIs). Among adults, there is a need to address declining optimism for expectations about sex in late life. Health professionals are well-situated to raise awareness and normalize discussions about sexual health, thus countering negative stigma and contributing to increasing optimism for expectations to remain sexually active.

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