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Racial differences in attitudes toward hospice care.

B J Neubauer, C L Hamilton

    The Hospice Journal
    |January 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    White adults showed more positive attitudes toward hospice care than Black adults. This study surveyed 253 Atlanta residents, highlighting racial disparities in hospice service predisposition and suggesting future research directions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Public Health
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Hospice care utilization disparities exist between racial groups in the United States.
    • Existing literature indicates Black Americans use hospice services less frequently than White Americans.
    • Detailed explanations for these personal attitude differences toward hospice care remain underexplored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate personal attitudes influencing the prospective use of hospice services among adults.
    • To identify demographic factors, specifically race, associated with attitudes toward hospice care.
    • To explore potential racial differences in predisposition to choosing hospice services.

    Main Methods:

    • A telephone survey was conducted with 253 adult residents in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
    • Participants were queried about their prospective personal use of hospice services.
    • Statistical analysis focused on personal attributes, particularly race, and their relation to hospice use attitudes.

    Main Results:

    • Race was identified as the sole significant personal attribute influencing predisposition to hospice care use.
    • White participants demonstrated more favorable attitudes toward selecting hospice care compared to Black participants.
    • The findings confirm existing evidence of racial disparities in hospice care attitudes.

    Conclusions:

    • Racial differences in attitudes significantly impact the predisposition to utilize hospice services.
    • Further research is needed to understand the underlying reasons for these attitudinal disparities.
    • Addressing these attitudinal differences is crucial for promoting equitable hospice care access.

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