Category: African American
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Health Disparities Among African Americans in the US
Health Disparities Among African Americans in the US Table of Contents Introduction Description Health Disparities and Nutritional Challenges Barriers to Health Health Promotion Activities Three Levels of Health Promotion Prevention Culturally Competent Health Promotion Conclusion References Introduction The purpose of this paper is to analyze the health status of black people residing in the United…
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African American Populations Health-Related Problems
African American Populations Health-Related Problems Criteria for the Inclusion and Exclusion In this paper, the researcher chose African Americans as the group to focus on during this course. The criteria used for the inclusion were based on the level of health-related problems that the group faces. According to Finkelman, African Americans have a shorter life…
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The Christian African American Communitys Care Issues
The Christian African American Communitys Care Issues Cultural competency is necessary for comprehending and connecting individuals from different cultures. Coordination of care and its potential ethical and policy issues are crucial to understanding the context of special ethnical and religious domains. In this regard, nurses and care coordinators should possess cultural competence, which entails a…
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Obesity and Disparity in African American Women
Obesity and Disparity in African American Women Table of Contents Background to the problem Significant of the problem Factors contributing to healthcare disparity Emerging strategies to deal with the disparity References Background to the problem Several studies indicate that the rate of developing obesity is the highest in African American populations in the US. In…
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Problem of Malaria in the African American Community
Problem of Malaria in the African American Community Table of Contents Introduction Using Community-Based Participatory Research Conclusion Reference List Introduction We should encourage our communities to engage in different health-related research projects. The approach will make it easier to develop the best models of care delivery (Ford et al., 2012, p. 250). Such models of…
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Diabetes in African Americans and Effectiveness of Educational Sessions
Diabetes in African Americans and Effectiveness of Educational Sessions Table of Contents Introduction African Americans and Their Health Educational Session about Diabetes and Diabetes Management Intended Control Group Outcomes to Be Expected Timeframe Conclusion References Introduction Diabetes is a significant public health problem in the United States (US). According to the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation,…
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African Americans Issues in the Healthcare Sector
African Americans Issues in the Healthcare Sector Brief History of African Americans In the United States Portuguese and Spanish explored America with Africans help, leading some to Mississippi. African American history started in early 1619 when they worked as servants for a specific white employer. Slave traders from the Portuguese kidnapped the black people and…
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Sampling for African American HIV Women Study
Sampling for African American HIV Women Study Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Population Sampling methods and sample size Conclusion References Abstract This paper is aimed at defining the appropriate sampling strategy and sample size for the study concerning relationship between HIV treatment compliance and social support among African American women with HIV. The paper consists…
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African American Women With HIV in the United States
African American Women With HIV in the United States Table of Contents Introduction Research Topic Rationale Conclusions References Introduction At present, HIV and AIDS are among the burning problems of humanity. Despite opportunities for prevention, the disease strikes many people. National minorities constitute one of the most vulnerable categories when it comes to HIV incidence.…
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Overview of African Americans Genetic Diseases
Overview of African Americans Genetic Diseases African Americans are more likely to suffer from certain diseases than white Americans, according to numerous studies. It is often due to the genetic predisposition of communities. Even though the genetic basis of disorders continues to be studied today, as many patterns have not yet been identified, some dependencies…