ASSESSING RACIAL DISPARITIES IN UTILIZATION OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES, 2010-2020
2024
Racial Disparities in Healthcare Utilization Among Older Adults
Sample size: 26304
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Dong Yanjun, Wang Kun, Rizzo Victoria
Primary Institution: SUNY Albany
Hypothesis
How do race, gender, income, and education affect healthcare service utilization among BIPOC older adults?
Conclusion
BIPOC older adults experience significant disparities in healthcare utilization compared to their peers.
Supporting Evidence
- BIPOC older adults reported lower utilization of healthcare services.
- Low-income BIPOC older adults are less likely to access prescription drugs.
- BIPOC older adults are more likely to use home healthcare services.
- BIPOC women are less likely to utilize nursing home services.
Takeaway
This study found that older adults from BIPOC communities often use healthcare services less than others, especially if they have low income.
Methodology
The study analyzed six waves of longitudinal data using random-effect Poisson and logistic models.
Participant Demographics
Older adults in the U.S., focusing on BIPOC populations.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.01; p < 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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