| Title | English language proficiency and health-related quality of life among Chinese and Korean immigrant elders |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2007 |
| Authors | Mui, AC, Kang, S-Y, Kang, D, Domanski, MDietz |
| Journal | Health & Social WorkHealth & Social Work |
| Volume | 32 |
| Pagination | 119-127 |
| Date Published | May |
| ISBN Number | 0360-7283 |
| Accession Number | Peer Reviewed Journal: 2007-08603-004 |
| Keywords | *Chinese Cultural Groups, *Health, *Korean Cultural Groups, *Language Proficiency, *Quality of Life, Community & Social Services [3373], English language proficiency, health related quality of life, Chinese Korean immigrant elders, health care delivery, social work, Health Care Delivery, Human Male Female Adulthood (18 yrs & older) Aged (65 yrs & older) Very Old (85 yrs & older), Immigration, Racial and Ethnic Differences, Social Casework, us |
| Abstract | This study examined the association between English language proficiency and health outcomes in a regional probability sample (n = 205) of elderly Chinese and Korean immigrants. Data support that these two Asian ethnic subgroups differ in English proficiency and health-related quality of life. Chinese and Korean elders had poorer health than the national norms, and poor English proficiency was associated with poorer outcomes for six of eight health outcomes measures. Implications for health care delivery and social work are discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) (journal abstract). |
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