Sylvia E Furner
Biographic Data
| ID | 6637001 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sylvia E Furner |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sylvia E |
| FAMILY NAME | Furner |
| SIGNATURE | FURNER S E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Illinois Chicago |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 45 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1992 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Factors Associated with Self-Reported Health
This study examined risk factors associated with self-reported health (SRH) in a genetically informative sample of older African American female twins. An interview was conducted with a national sample of 180 African American female twin pairs. Questions included: SRH, demographics, health behaviors, chronic diseases, and functional status. SRH was dichotomized into negative (fair/poor) and positive (good/very good/excellent). Logistic regression…
Twin Study of Depressive Symptoms Among Older African-American Women
This study examines factors associated with depressive symptoms in a genetically informative sample of African-American female twins aged 65 years and older. A telephone interview was conducted with 180 pairs of twins. Questions included demographics, health behaviors, health status, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs, and depressive symptoms as measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale. Regression method…
A New Method for Classifying Patterns of Prenatal Care Utilization Using Cluster Analysis
A Co-Twin Control Study of Physical Function in Elderly African American Women
Among elderly African American women, physical functioning limitations are influenced by the presence of chronic diseases, other physical problems, lifestyle, and demographics. These associations are not due to genetics or common family environment effects
Urinary Incontinence in Wisconsin Skilled Nursing Facilities
UI frequently coexists with FI in nursing home residents. FI and UI differ in their association with age, body mass, and gender
Assessing prenatal hepatitis B screening in Illinois with an inexpensive study design adaptable to other jurisdictions
OBJECTIVES: This study estimated, using an economical survey design adaptable to other jurisdictions, the proportion of birth admissions in Illinois hospitals in which mothers were not screened for hepatitis B surface antigen prior to delivery. It also identified factors associated with lack of screening. METHODS: Based on a cluster sampling design, 1372 birth records were sampled, and data were abstracted by local personnel at 56 hospitals. Sele…
Older Adults and Assistive Devices
Responses of older adults ( greater than 65 years) from the 1990 National Health Interview Survey and Assistive Device Supplement are analyzed to determine if selected demographic and health variables are associated with the use of assistive devices, multiple-device use, and the expressed need for such devices. Bivariate and multi-variate analyses show that, in general, poorer health is consistently associated with the use of assistive devices, m…
Time to Nursing Home Admission for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease
Study findings support the utility of targeted continued expanded provision of HCBS by states and provide a basis for future research regarding the impact of changing state health care systems on LTC utilization for persons with AD
Hip fracture incidence among elderly Hispanics
OBJECTIVES: This study estimated hip fracture incidence for elderly Hispanics in the United States. METHODS: A cohort of Spanish-surnamed 1992 Medicare enrollees was followed for 2 years. Hip fractures were identified by inpatient diagnostic code. RESULTS: For Hispanic women, the national age-adjusted hip fracture rate was 7.3 per 1000 person-years; for men, the rate was 3.3. Rates varied markedly, with higher rates for the predominantly Mexican-…
Use of Medical Care by African American and White Older Persons
Historically, there has been a large gap between African Americans and Whites in access to health care, but this gap was ostensibly lessened by the advent of Medicare and Medicaid for older adults in the mid 1960s. The extent to which older African Americans continue to receive less access to medical care as a result of economic inequalities, institutionalized forms of discrimination, and life-style factors remains a subject of policy debate. Emp…
Minority use of Community Long-Term Care Services
A series of national surveys since 1982 have examined health needs of elders. Small proportions of minority elders in each sample have limited our understanding of service use by minorities. This research sought to determine (1) the extent to which minorities have restricted use of community long-term care services as a result of socioeconomic status, family structure, and health status, and (2) the replicability and validity of results across th…
Do Falls Predict Institutionalization in Older Persons
Data from the Longitudinal Study of Aging (LSOA) were analyzed to estimate the subsequent risk of institutionalization associated with a report of one or more falls, and to determine if the association is affected by controlling for demographic traits, chronic conditions, and disabilities present at baseline. Risk was estimated at two time points, 2 years and 4 years after baseline interview. A report of multiple falls at baseline was associated …
Mortality, disability, and falls in older persons
BACKGROUND. Falls are prevalent in older persons and can have serious consequences. METHODS. Data from the Longitudinal Study on Aging were analyzed to study the relationship between falls and both mortality and functional status in 4270 respondents age 70 and over. The effects of demographic traits, chronic conditions, and disability present at baseline were controlled for by means of multivariable analyses. RESULTS. Risk of death within 2 years…
Minority use of Community Long-Term Care Services
A series of national surveys since 1982 have examined health needs of elders. Small proportions of minority elders in each sample have limited our understanding of service use by minorities. This research sought to determine (1) the extent to which minorities have restricted use of community long-term care services as a result of socioeconomic status, family structure, and health status, and (2) the replicability and validity of results across th…
Use of Medical Care by African American and White Older Persons
Historically, there has been a large gap between African Americans and Whites in access to health care, but this gap was ostensibly lessened by the advent of Medicare and Medicaid for older adults in the mid 1960s. The extent to which older African Americans continue to receive less access to medical care as a result of economic inequalities, institutionalized forms of discrimination, and life-style factors remains a subject of policy debate. Emp…
Older Adults and Assistive Devices
Responses of older adults ( greater than 65 years) from the 1990 National Health Interview Survey and Assistive Device Supplement are analyzed to determine if selected demographic and health variables are associated with the use of assistive devices, multiple-device use, and the expressed need for such devices. Bivariate and multi-variate analyses show that, in general, poorer health is consistently associated with the use of assistive devices, m…
Time to Nursing Home Admission for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease
Study findings support the utility of targeted continued expanded provision of HCBS by states and provide a basis for future research regarding the impact of changing state health care systems on LTC utilization for persons with AD
Do Falls Predict Institutionalization in Older Persons
Data from the Longitudinal Study of Aging (LSOA) were analyzed to estimate the subsequent risk of institutionalization associated with a report of one or more falls, and to determine if the association is affected by controlling for demographic traits, chronic conditions, and disabilities present at baseline. Risk was estimated at two time points, 2 years and 4 years after baseline interview. A report of multiple falls at baseline was associated …
Hip fracture incidence among elderly Hispanics
OBJECTIVES: This study estimated hip fracture incidence for elderly Hispanics in the United States. METHODS: A cohort of Spanish-surnamed 1992 Medicare enrollees was followed for 2 years. Hip fractures were identified by inpatient diagnostic code. RESULTS: For Hispanic women, the national age-adjusted hip fracture rate was 7.3 per 1000 person-years; for men, the rate was 3.3. Rates varied markedly, with higher rates for the predominantly Mexican-…
Mortality, disability, and falls in older persons
BACKGROUND. Falls are prevalent in older persons and can have serious consequences. METHODS. Data from the Longitudinal Study on Aging were analyzed to study the relationship between falls and both mortality and functional status in 4270 respondents age 70 and over. The effects of demographic traits, chronic conditions, and disability present at baseline were controlled for by means of multivariable analyses. RESULTS. Risk of death within 2 years…
Urinary Incontinence in Wisconsin Skilled Nursing Facilities
UI frequently coexists with FI in nursing home residents. FI and UI differ in their association with age, body mass, and gender
Assessing prenatal hepatitis B screening in Illinois with an inexpensive study design adaptable to other jurisdictions
OBJECTIVES: This study estimated, using an economical survey design adaptable to other jurisdictions, the proportion of birth admissions in Illinois hospitals in which mothers were not screened for hepatitis B surface antigen prior to delivery. It also identified factors associated with lack of screening. METHODS: Based on a cluster sampling design, 1372 birth records were sampled, and data were abstracted by local personnel at 56 hospitals. Sele…
Mortality, disability, and falls in older persons
BACKGROUND. Falls are prevalent in older persons and can have serious consequences. METHODS. Data from the Longitudinal Study on Aging were analyzed to study the relationship between falls and both mortality and functional status in 4270 respondents age 70 and over. The effects of demographic traits, chronic conditions, and disability present at baseline were controlled for by means of multivariable analyses. RESULTS. Risk of death within 2 years…
Do Falls Predict Institutionalization in Older Persons
Data from the Longitudinal Study of Aging (LSOA) were analyzed to estimate the subsequent risk of institutionalization associated with a report of one or more falls, and to determine if the association is affected by controlling for demographic traits, chronic conditions, and disabilities present at baseline. Risk was estimated at two time points, 2 years and 4 years after baseline interview. A report of multiple falls at baseline was associated …
Minority use of Community Long-Term Care Services
A series of national surveys since 1982 have examined health needs of elders. Small proportions of minority elders in each sample have limited our understanding of service use by minorities. This research sought to determine (1) the extent to which minorities have restricted use of community long-term care services as a result of socioeconomic status, family structure, and health status, and (2) the replicability and validity of results across th…
Use of Medical Care by African American and White Older Persons
Historically, there has been a large gap between African Americans and Whites in access to health care, but this gap was ostensibly lessened by the advent of Medicare and Medicaid for older adults in the mid 1960s. The extent to which older African Americans continue to receive less access to medical care as a result of economic inequalities, institutionalized forms of discrimination, and life-style factors remains a subject of policy debate. Emp…
Older Adults and Assistive Devices
Responses of older adults ( greater than 65 years) from the 1990 National Health Interview Survey and Assistive Device Supplement are analyzed to determine if selected demographic and health variables are associated with the use of assistive devices, multiple-device use, and the expressed need for such devices. Bivariate and multi-variate analyses show that, in general, poorer health is consistently associated with the use of assistive devices, m…
Time to Nursing Home Admission for Persons with Alzheimer's Disease
Study findings support the utility of targeted continued expanded provision of HCBS by states and provide a basis for future research regarding the impact of changing state health care systems on LTC utilization for persons with AD
Hip fracture incidence among elderly Hispanics
OBJECTIVES: This study estimated hip fracture incidence for elderly Hispanics in the United States. METHODS: A cohort of Spanish-surnamed 1992 Medicare enrollees was followed for 2 years. Hip fractures were identified by inpatient diagnostic code. RESULTS: For Hispanic women, the national age-adjusted hip fracture rate was 7.3 per 1000 person-years; for men, the rate was 3.3. Rates varied markedly, with higher rates for the predominantly Mexican-…
Assessing prenatal hepatitis B screening in Illinois with an inexpensive study design adaptable to other jurisdictions
OBJECTIVES: This study estimated, using an economical survey design adaptable to other jurisdictions, the proportion of birth admissions in Illinois hospitals in which mothers were not screened for hepatitis B surface antigen prior to delivery. It also identified factors associated with lack of screening. METHODS: Based on a cluster sampling design, 1372 birth records were sampled, and data were abstracted by local personnel at 56 hospitals. Sele…
Urinary Incontinence in Wisconsin Skilled Nursing Facilities
UI frequently coexists with FI in nursing home residents. FI and UI differ in their association with age, body mass, and gender
A New Method for Classifying Patterns of Prenatal Care Utilization Using Cluster Analysis
A Co-Twin Control Study of Physical Function in Elderly African American Women
Among elderly African American women, physical functioning limitations are influenced by the presence of chronic diseases, other physical problems, lifestyle, and demographics. These associations are not due to genetics or common family environment effects
Twin Study of Depressive Symptoms Among Older African-American Women
This study examines factors associated with depressive symptoms in a genetically informative sample of African-American female twins aged 65 years and older. A telephone interview was conducted with 180 pairs of twins. Questions included demographics, health behaviors, health status, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs, and depressive symptoms as measured by the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression scale. Regression method…
Factors Associated with Self-Reported Health
This study examined risk factors associated with self-reported health (SRH) in a genetically informative sample of older African American female twins. An interview was conducted with a national sample of 180 African American female twin pairs. Questions included: SRH, demographics, health behaviors, chronic diseases, and functional status. SRH was dichotomized into negative (fair/poor) and positive (good/very good/excellent). Logistic regression…
Medicine (13 works) · Gerontology (11 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (7 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works) · Population (5 works) · Demography (4 works) · Health care (4 works) · Nursing (4 works) · Odds ratio (4 works)