English Language Proficiency and Health-Related Quality of Life among Chinese and Korean Immigrant Elders

Authors: Mui, Ada C.; Kang, Suk-Young; Kang, Dooyeon; Domanski, Margaret Dietz

Source: Health and Social Work, Volume 32, Number 2, May 2007 , pp. 119-127(9)

Publisher: National Association of Social Workers

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Abstract:

This study examined the association between English language proficiency and health outcomes in a regional probability sample (n = 205) of elderly Chinese and Korean immigrants. Data support that these two Asian ethnic subgroups differ in English proficiency and health-related quality of life. Chinese and Korean elders had poorer health than the national norms, and poor English proficiency was associated with poorer outcomes for six of eight health outcomes measures. Implications for health care delivery and social work are discussed.

Keywords: ASIAN IMMIGRANT ELDERS; CHINESE; HEALTH OUTCOMES; KOREAN; LANGUAGE BARRIERS; SF-36

Document Type: Research article

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