This review by Lilian clearly proves that there is a clear disparity in the utilization of hospice services by the minority groups. [Lilian, 2008]

Yuri et.al (2010) studied the willingness of older Korean-American people in using Hospice services. Using Andersen's behavioral model factors that either contribute or affect, the willingness to use hospices services were explored. The subjects for the study were chosen from the data collected for the 'Mental Health Literacy Among Korean-American Elders project'. Using the information from the Florida Korean-American Association, the subjects for the study were selected based on the eligibility criteria of age above 60. In all, 675 participants fulfilled the selection criteria and questionnaires composed in Korean language were used to gather information which were categorized into three distinct measures namely 1) predisposing Factors, 2) Potential Health Needs and 3) Enabling factors. Predisposing factors included age, sex, education and marital status. Health needs were...
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