Barriers Limiting Access to Hospice Care for Elderly African Americans in Amarillo, Texas
Description:
This study examines barriers limiting access to hospice care for elderly African Americans. Ethnic background plays a critical role in the development of attitudes, beliefs and expectations related to death and issues surrounding hospice care. The purpose of this study was to identify barriers that may limit access to hospice care for African Americans. A questionnaire was administered to 56 elderly African Americans in three religious settings and an African American senior citizens center. Th…
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Date:
August 2001
Creator:
Anthony, Tomagene
Partner:
UNT Libraries