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Health promotion directory: development, distribution, and utilization.

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  • 1Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, USA.

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A health promotion directory was more utilized by African American older adults with lower income and education. This highlights potential disparities in accessing health resources for vulnerable senior populations.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities

Background:

  • Older adults frequently inquire about health resources.
  • A health promotion directory was developed to address these needs.
  • Literature review and expert consultation informed directory creation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the utilization of a health promotion directory.
  • To compare directory use between different demographic groups of older adults.

Main Methods:

  • A purposive sample was used for assessment.
  • Comparison between 43 African American older adults (low income/education) and 118 mostly Anglo American older adults (higher education).

Main Results:

  • African American older adults were significantly more likely to contact resources listed in the directory.

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  • This increased utilization may be linked to factors like increased author contact time or greater need for information.

    • Conclusions:

    • The health promotion directory showed differential utilization patterns among older adults.
    • Findings suggest a potential need for targeted outreach to underserved senior populations regarding health resources.