Western Journal of Nursing Research
Volume 22, Issue 2, 2000, Pages 169-188

An ethnographic study of a day care center for Iranian immigrant seniors (Article)

Emami A.* , Torres S. , Lipson J.G. , Ekman S.-L.
  • a Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Centre of Elderly Care Research, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
  • b [Affiliation not available]
  • c Dept. of Community Health Services, School of Nursing, University of California, San Francisco, CA, United States
  • d Univ. Karlskrona-Ronneby Dept. S., Centre of Elderly Care Research, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden

Abstract

Late-in-life immigrants are often at risk for psychological stress and social isolation because of language problems, small social networks, and cultural differences from the host society. Community intervention programs can reduce such stress and isolation. In this article, the authors describe a Swedish municipality's culturally appropriate intervention program for elderly Iranian immigrants based on ethnographic data gathered during a 12 month period. The description includes the activities provided by the program and the experiences of the elderly Iranian immigrants who participate regularly in these activities. The findings document the positive impact of regular participation in the center's activities on the elders' well-being and health.

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Index Keywords

cultural anthropology methodology demography human middle aged statistics Aged Iran ethnology day care interview Sweden Humans male female Aged, 80 and over cultural factor Article migration Interviews Emigration and Immigration Cultural Characteristics Anthropology, Cultural Health Services for the Aged elderly care
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ISSN: 01939459
Cited by: 32
Original Language: English