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Will elderly seasonal nomads need health services?
1Home Health Department, John C. Lincoln Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Elderly seasonal migrants in Arizona reported good health and high social support, with low healthcare service use. This suggests unique health profiles and needs within this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Seasonal migrant populations present unique health challenges.
- Understanding the health needs of elderly migrants is crucial for targeted interventions.
- Remote desert communities often have limited healthcare access.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the health care needs of elderly, seasonal migrants in a remote Arizona desert town.
- To identify health status, service utilization, and social support among this population.
Main Methods:
- A convenience sample of 44 elderly, seasonal migrants was surveyed.
- Data collected included self-reported health status, past year's health service utilization, and social support levels.
Main Results:
- The sample reported generally good to excellent health.
- Health service utilization in the past year was low.
- High levels of social support from family and friends were reported.
Conclusions:
- Elderly seasonal migrants in this remote setting may have distinct health profiles compared to the general population.
- High social support may mitigate healthcare needs.
- Further research is needed to confirm these findings and inform health policy for migrant populations.