Abstract
African Americans are disproportionately affected by asthma in the U.S. with a mortality rate that is three to five times that of Caucasians. Asthma-related mortality rates have soared in the older adult and elderly African Americans. In the elderly, asthma-related death is associated with under-treatment by healthcare providers, and a poor appreciation for the disease severity, and non-adherence to recommended treatment regimens by patients. Patient satisfaction with asthma care may be an important determinant of successful management, use of provider-recommended self-management strategies, and improved asthma outcomes. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationships among perceived asthma severity, perceived danger from asthma, perceived control of asthma (self-efficacy), perceived racism, and patient satisfaction with asthma care.
Sigma Membership
Alpha Alpha Eta
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Patient Satisfaction, Quality of Care, Elderly Adults, Self-Efficacy
Advisor
Susan L. Janson
Second Advisor
Catherine M. Waters
Third Advisor
Gaylene Becker
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
University of California, San Francisco
Degree Year
2005
Recommended Citation
Martin-Holland, Judith L., "Older African Americans perceptions of living with asthma and satisfaction with care" (2023). Dissertations. 1235.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/1235
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2023-04-06
Full Text of Presentation
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Description
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 3199369; ProQuest document ID: 305003492. The author still retains copyright.