Table 1.
Influence of minority ethnic background on uptake of dementia care and support services (n = 39).
Influenced by ethnic minority background, n (%) |
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Service uptake | Never/rarely | Often/always |
Home nurse | 9 (24%) | 21 (55%) |
Personal support and care | 3 (4%) | 30 (81%) |
Practical support | 6 (16%) | 25 (73%) |
Physical training/exercise | 3 (8%) | 23 (64%) |
Practical/cognitive aids | 8 (23%) | 14 (40%) |
Food service | 2 (6%) | 28 (78%) |
Transport | 7 (20%) | 14 (40%) |
Day center | 1 (3%) | 32 (84%) |
Respite care | 1 (3%) | 30 (81%) |
Senior housing | 2 (5%) | 23 (62%) |
Nursing home | 1 (3%) | 25 (68%) |
Patient counseling and education | 1 (3%) | 24 (63%) |
Carer education and support groups | 1 (3%) | 27 (73%) |