This study examines the health status and utilization of physicians, hospitals, emergency departments, and traditional medicine
among older Asian Indian immigrants (n = 100). The data for this study derives from the Asian American Elders in New York City (AAENYC) Study, which used a regional
probability sampling. Multivariate analyses were guided by the Andersen behavioral model. The number of medical conditions
is significant in predicting the likelihood of physician visits while age and having medical insurance predicted the likelihood
of hospital stays. Having medical insurance was also a significant predictor for the use of emergency department services
while poor English proficiency was associated with the use of traditional medicine.
Keywords Older Asian Indian immigrants - Self-reported health status - Health insurance - Health service utilization