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Western Journal of Nursing Research, Vol. 24, No. 6, 609-620 (2002)
DOI: 10.1177/019394502320555377

Older Latinos, Pets, and Health

Rebecca A. Johnson

Sinclair School of Nursing, Center for the Study of Animal Wellness, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia

Richard L. Meadows

Center for the Study of Animal Wellness, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia

The majority of the findings regarding pet ownership, interaction, and the human-animal bond have involved only Caucasians or have included other ethnic group members only incidentally. The extent to which older adults from other ethnic groups may benefit from pet ownership and interaction is unclear. If the benefits of human-animal interaction are to be used effectively in promoting health and preventing illness, it is necessary to identify the "boundaries" of effectiveness for this interaction across various populations. The present study is an initial effort at describing one ethnic minority group, Latino pet owners, the extent of their relationships with their pet, and the extent to which these relationships maybe beneficial in facilitating health. Twenty-four Latinos over age 50 were studied and are described in terms of their demographic characteristics, relationships with their pets, health, and exercise practices. The findings suggest that the participants were very devoted to their pets, had been involved with pets since child-hood, and viewed themselves as healthy.


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