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2007
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"Reducing HIV Transmission Behaviors Among HIV Seropositive African American Men Fifty Years and Older"
PI: Christopher Coleman
Period: April 2, 2007 through March 31, 2008
Project Summary:
The epidemic of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a well-recognized global phenomenon. Less well recognized, unfortunately, is the growing threat of HIV among aging adults. The purpose of this study is to explore the particular risk factors of HIV infected African American middle-aged and older men and to test the feasibility of a theory based intervention to reduce risky sexual behavior in ethnic minority men residing within an urban area. The behavioral intervention will be tested aimed at increasing 1) consistent use of condoms, 2) disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners, and 3) adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HART). |
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"Factors Influencing Inner City Older Adults' Non-Urgent ED Visits"
PI: Deborah D'Avolio (PI)
Period: June 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008
Project Summary:
The study will examine factors, which lead vulnerable older adults to the Emergency Department (ED) for non-urgent care. The research aims are to describe the socio-demographic and illness characteristics of older adults seeking non-urgent care in the ED; identify the health care needs of older adults and factors associated with use and outcomes of the ED visit; and, examine the relationships between health services access, emergency services utilization, and perceived health to overall quality of life. |
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How do family caregiversí beliefs about dementia differ among Caucasian Americans, Korean Americans, and Koreans?î
PI: Eun-Hi Kong and Lois Evans
Period: July 1, 2007 ñ July 30, 2009
Project Summary:
The purpose of this study is to describe and compare the beliefs about dementia held by Caucasian American, Korean American, and Korean family caregivers of elders with dementia. The study will explore how these beliefs of dementia differentially affect help-seeking behaviors among the three cultural groups. It will also help health care providers to develop culturally appropriate care for minority family caregivers of elders with dementia. |
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