Patterns, Factors, and Pathways Contributing to Nutritional Risk Among Rural African American Elders
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 18952829 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Nancy Schoenberg (0000-0002-4227-6326, University of Kentucky, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2000 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 234-244 |
| Publication date | 2000-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Human Organization (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0018-7259 • E-ISSN: 1938-3517 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.17730/humo.59.2.38274118p12043g4 |
| OpenAlex | W2030303637 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 19 |
In the United States, the increasing life expectancy and burgeoning older population have raised concerns about the adequate provision of health care for chronic medical conditions. One fundamental factor in the prevention and management of medical conditions is optimal dietary intake, which is notably lacking among older adults. Most researchers investigating factors associated with suboptimal diets limit their studies to developing nutritional risk profiles, and many conclude by advocating patient education. Using telephone surveys and in-depth interviews, this article identifies particularly vulnerable elders and explores the contextual and experiential pathways that place individuals at nutritional risk. Surveys of African American and white elders indicate that rural African American elders are disproportionately at risk of inadequate nutrition. In-depth interviews revealed four pathways to nutritional risk, including transitions in the social and physical significance of food, inaccessibility of res
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,29 |
| Citation span | 2002 - 2020 (19) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 7 |