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Direct linkMo, P. K. H.; Lau, J. T. F. – Health Education Research, 2015
The impact of influenza on elderly can be severe and fatal. Influenza vaccination (IV) has been shown to be effective in reducing influenza-related complications, but the IV uptake among elderly in Hong Kong remains low. This study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with IV among Chinese elderly in Hong Kong using the Health Belief…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Communicable Diseases, Immunization Programs, Disease Control
Stahl, Sarah T.; Metzger, Aaron – Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 2013
This cross-sectional study examined the associations among perceived vulnerability to disease, aging knowledge, and ageism (positive and negative) in a sample of undergraduate students enrolled in a human development course (N = 649; M age = 19.94 years, SD = 2.84 years). Perceived vulnerability to disease and aging knowledge were associated with…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aging (Individuals), Gerontology, Diseases
Emlet, Charles A.; Tozay, Shakima; Raveis, Victoria H. – Gerontologist, 2011
Purpose: Adults aging with HIV/AIDS can experience resilience in spite of the deleterious affects of the disease. This study seeks to examine the lived experiences of older adults with HIV/AIDS as it relates to strengths and resilience in dealing with this devastating disease. Design and methods: Semistructured in-depth interviews were conducted…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Grounded Theory, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Communicable Diseases
Kerins, Gerard; Petrovic, Kimberly; Bruder, Mary Beth; Gruman, Cynthia – Down Syndrome Research and Practice, 2008
Background: We examined the presence of medical conditions and medication use within a sample of adults with Down syndrome. Methods: Retrospective chart review using a sample of 141 adults with Down syndrome and age range of 30 to 65 years. Results: We identify 23 categories of commonly occurring medical conditions and 24 categories of medications…
Descriptors: Dementia, Seizures, Down Syndrome, Drug Therapy
Peer reviewedNeundorfer, Marcia M.; Harris, Phyllis Braudy; Britton, Paula J.; Lynch, Delores A. – Gerontologist, 2005
Purpose: The number of women aged 45 years and older infected with the HIV virus continues to increase. This study sought to identify, from the voices of midlife and older women living with HIV, the factors in their lives that put them at risk for HIV, so as to improve HIV-prevention efforts for women of this age group. Design and Methods: In this…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Females, Age Differences, Gender Differences
Peer reviewedCatania, Joseph A.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1989
Growing number of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases among older Americans is of increasing concern. In context of primary prevention, reviews findings that bear on modes of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission (blood transfusions, sexual) among older individuals and knowledge of magnitude of the AIDS problem represented…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, High Risk Persons, Incidence
Download full textHealth Resources and Services Administration (DHHS/PHS), Rockville, MD. Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Resources Development. – 2003
This book provides a collection of current and historical data on some of the most pressing health challenges facing women, their families, and their communities. It is intended to be a concise reference for policymakers and program managers at the federal, state, and local levels. The book brings together the latest available data from various…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Chronic Illness, Communicable Diseases, Death
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Vocational Instructional Materials Lab. – 1991
Developed through a modified DACUM (Developing a Curriculum) process involving business, industry, labor, and community agency representatives in Ohio, this document is a comprehensive and verified employer competency profile for nurses' aides. The list contains units (with and without subunits), competencies, and competency builders that identify…
Descriptors: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Communicable Diseases, Competence, Competency Based Education
