Association Between Disability and Social Support and Cultural Affiliation Among American Indian Older Adults in New York State

Description: This publication examines the relationships between social support, cultural identity, and disability among adults in the Akwesasne Mohawk community, considering factors such as age, sex, and health comorbidities. It aims to understand how social and cultural factors may influence disability in an Indigenous population exposed to long-term environmental contamination.

Citation: Begum, T. F., Morse, G., Carpenter, D. O., Byrne, S. C., & Buchwald, D. (2025). Association Between Disability and Social Support and Cultural Affiliation Among American Indian Older Adults in New York State. Journal of community health, 50(5), 904–911. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-025-01471-9

Audience
Community-based organizations
Language
English
Resource Type
Publications
Priority Population
American Indian or Alaska Native
Older adults
Topic Areas
Social determinants of health