Hazal Swearinger
Biographic Data
| ID | 4430216 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Hazal Swearinger |
| GIVEN NAMES | Hazal |
| FAMILY NAME | Swearinger |
| SIGNATURE | SWEARINGER H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Çankırı Karatekin University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8573-641X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Aging and Unmet Daily and Instrumental Activity Needs in Turkey: Sociodemographic, Socioeconomic and Health Determinants
Turkey's aging population and rising care needs highlight the urgency of addressing unmet needs in daily and instrumental activities (I/ADL). Using nationally representative 2016 Turkish Health Survey data, this study examines the prevalence of unmet I/ADL needs and associated risk factors among community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and older. Findings reveal a high prevalence of unmet needs, particularly for bathing, shopping, and housework. U…
Socioeconomic Disparities in Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Decomposition Analysis of Health Inequalities
This study investigates socioeconomic disparities in chronic respiratory diseases and the factors contributing to these inequalities, using data from the 2019 Turkish Health Survey. Multivariate logistic regression and Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition analyses reveal that 13.10% of adults aged 25 and older in Turkey suffer from chronic respiratory diseases, with a significantly higher prevalence among lower socioeconomic status (SES) individuals. Key…
Interinstitutional relocation in nursing homes: Supporting older adults and staff through institutional and educational strategies
Nursing home relocations due to facility closures, structural concerns, or policy changes are increasingly common and can have adverse physical and emotional consequences for residents and staff. In middle-income countries, relocations require particular attention, as they occur in long-term care systems with limited capacity, constrained resources, and less standardized planning, however empirical evidence remains limited. This study examines th…
Uneven care across states: Disparities in Medicaid 1915(c) home and community‐based services waivers for older adults in the United States
The aging population in the United States, combined with older adults' strong preference for aging in place, has driven an increased demand for home and community‐based services (HCBS). Medicaid 1915(c) waivers are a critical component of the social welfare system, providing essential services such as homemaker services, personal care, and assistive technology to help economically vulnerable older adults with physical difficulties continue living…
Older Adults’ Unmet Needs at the End of Life: A Cross-Country Comparison of the United States and England
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the end-of-life (EOL) experiences in concentration with place of death, for older adults in the U.S. and England. Methods: Weighted comparative analysis was conducted using harmonized Health and Retirement Study and English Longitudinal Study of Ageing datasets covering the period of 2006–2012. Results: At the EOL, more older adults in the U.S. (64.14%) than in England (54.09%) had unmet needs (I/ADLs). Hom…
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Older Adults’ Unmet Needs at the End of Life: A Cross-Country Comparison of the United States and England
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the end-of-life (EOL) experiences in concentration with place of death, for older adults in the U.S. and England. Methods: Weighted comparative analysis was conducted using harmonized Health and Retirement Study and English Longitudinal Study of Ageing datasets covering the period of 2006–2012. Results: At the EOL, more older adults in the U.S. (64.14%) than in England (54.09%) had unmet needs (I/ADLs). Hom…
Uneven care across states: Disparities in Medicaid 1915(c) home and community‐based services waivers for older adults in the United States
The aging population in the United States, combined with older adults' strong preference for aging in place, has driven an increased demand for home and community‐based services (HCBS). Medicaid 1915(c) waivers are a critical component of the social welfare system, providing essential services such as homemaker services, personal care, and assistive technology to help economically vulnerable older adults with physical difficulties continue living…
Aging and Unmet Daily and Instrumental Activity Needs in Turkey: Sociodemographic, Socioeconomic and Health Determinants
Turkey's aging population and rising care needs highlight the urgency of addressing unmet needs in daily and instrumental activities (I/ADL). Using nationally representative 2016 Turkish Health Survey data, this study examines the prevalence of unmet I/ADL needs and associated risk factors among community-dwelling older adults aged 65 and older. Findings reveal a high prevalence of unmet needs, particularly for bathing, shopping, and housework. U…
Socioeconomic Disparities in Chronic Respiratory Diseases: A Decomposition Analysis of Health Inequalities
This study investigates socioeconomic disparities in chronic respiratory diseases and the factors contributing to these inequalities, using data from the 2019 Turkish Health Survey. Multivariate logistic regression and Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition analyses reveal that 13.10% of adults aged 25 and older in Turkey suffer from chronic respiratory diseases, with a significantly higher prevalence among lower socioeconomic status (SES) individuals. Key…
Interinstitutional relocation in nursing homes: Supporting older adults and staff through institutional and educational strategies
Nursing home relocations due to facility closures, structural concerns, or policy changes are increasingly common and can have adverse physical and emotional consequences for residents and staff. In middle-income countries, relocations require particular attention, as they occur in long-term care systems with limited capacity, constrained resources, and less standardized planning, however empirical evidence remains limited. This study examines th…
Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (2 works) · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Socioeconomic status (2 works) · Turkish (2 works) · Demographic economics (1 works) · Economic growth (1 works)