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African American Women Managers' Experiences In Predominantly Black Work Environments, Ray Muhammad
African American Women Managers' Experiences In Predominantly Black Work Environments, Ray Muhammad
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The experiences of African American women managers in predominantly Black work environments and the implication of these experiences on their ability to lead remains unknown. The purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to gain deeper understanding of the leadership experiences of African American women managers employed in predominantly Black work environments. This study was framed by three key concepts: intersectionality of gender and race, intraracial discrimination, and colorism. The trustworthiness of the study's data was supported by employing methodological triangulation of the study's multiple data sources: semistructured interviews with 10 African American women managers as participants, journaling/ reflective …
Cultural Sensitivity And African American Women's Compliance With Breast Cancer Screening, Cynthia Payne
Cultural Sensitivity And African American Women's Compliance With Breast Cancer Screening, Cynthia Payne
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Although the incidence of breast cancer is almost the same for middle-aged African American and Caucasian women, the rate of patients' following breast cancer screening and following up recommendations differs. African American women are less likely to follow recommendations and have higher mortality rates when compared to Caucasian women. One factor thought to affect compliance with breast cancer screening and follow up is culturally sensitive communication. This purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to determine if the culturally sensitive communication of a medical center influenced compliance with breast cancer screening and follow up and if compliance has an effect …