Similarities and differences in attitudes toward long-term care between Japanese Americans and Caucasian Americans.

摘要: The purpose of this study was to compare attitudes toward the use long-term care between older Japanese Americans (n = 1,244) and Caucasian 1,354). When presented with a hypothetical situation in which they have dementia, 39% 42% Caucasians intended be cared for at home, whereas 53% versus 38%, respectively, nursing home (P <.001). If hip fracture, 81% 72% 13% both groups intending NS). subjects' perceptions what their families, friends, ministers, communities would want them choose differed, more uncertainty among For provision care, were likely rely on loved ones than Caucasians, who paid providers. Multivariate logistic regression showed ethnicity independently related intention dementia scenario, controlling demographic variables. Being married lowered odds homes any situation. We conclude that intend health higher rates if become disabled by dementia. demonstrated certainty about influences others opinions, suggesting stable cultural norm population, event permanent debility (dementia).