Social science & medicine
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Social science & medicine · Nov 2018
Social support and chronic disease management among older adults of Mexican heritage: A U.S.-Mexico perspective.
This study explores the association between social support and chronic disease self-management among older adults of Mexican heritage who live in the U. S. and Mexico. We hypothesize that social support increases the ability to manage hypertension and Type 2 (T2) diabetes, regardless of place of residence. ⋯ While older adults in the U. S. and Mexico reported similar access to care and health insurance coverage, higher adherence to low salt diets in LA and reduced coverage of glucose testing in CDMX could signal areas of opportunity for policymakers. Health care providers in both countries need to identify ways of improving adherence to physical activity and weight management.