Category: African American

African American Cultural Groups Health Analysis Table of Contents An Overview of the African Americans The Demographics of the African Americans Health Care Practices Of the Blacks The Risk Behaviors of the African Americans Genetic Susceptibility to Chronic Conditions Nutrition among the Blacks Spirituality of the Blacks Death Rituals of the Backs References An Overview…

The Various Risk Factors that Face African American Men and Women over 50 Years Introduction The health and well-being of an individual are usually affected by numerous factors, where those linked to ill health, disease, death, or disability are referred to as risk factors (Durstine, 2009, p.32). Risk factors can also be described as the…

Diabetes in African American Patients Table of Contents Introduction Definition Epidemiology Clinical Presentation Complications Diagnosis Conclusion with PICOT Question References Introduction Lately, diabetes became one of the most prevalent health issues in the world. There is an opinion that it happens because of the changing patterns in nutrition and the lack of willingness to engage…

Wellness Education Program for African Americans Introduction African Americans are a vulnerable group of the population as they tend to develop diabetes more often than other races, which is a concern for the healthcare system that has to undertake actions to educate them to improve their health outcomes. In addition, African American communities in the…

African Americans: Health Related Issues Identification Table of Contents Health Promotion Activities Community Services Potential Environmental Hazards References Health-Related Issues African Americans are the chosen population for the analysis. There are many health-related issues that can be relevant to this group of people. Some of the issues are chronic health problems caused by poor living…

Factors Influencing Breast Cancer Screening in Low-Income African Americans in Tennessee Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction This article focuses on understanding the factors that are associated with the decision and obstacles to breast cancer screening in African-American women living in Tennessee. In particular, the lifestyle and demographic factors are assessed based…

Health Issues Affecting African Americans and Hispanics Introduction Healthcare practitioners should provide adequate care to different members of the community. The targeted communities are affected by different health issues such as obesity, cancer, and diabetes (Ortega, Rodriguez, & Bustamante, 2015). Social and economic disparities in the communities influence the health outcomes of different clients. This…

The African American Entrepreneurship Development Program Introduction While undertaking the program, the short-term outcomes will be measured by evaluating the number of African American individuals who have expressed interest and have come up with various entrepreneurial concepts. The outcome will be measured by the number of successful business plans created and the number of African…

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the African American Communities This report analyzes how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the economic aspect of the African American communities. A female and two males were interviewed on their lives during the pandemic, how it affected their employments, and how the economic strain resulting from the loss of jobs affected…

African Americans During World War II During World War II, African Americans served in every capacity while simultaneously struggling to advance their status in society and gain more civil rights. Segregation persisted into the military, and many African Americans wishing to be drafted were looked over in favor of their White counterparts (African-American Troops Training).…