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African-American Parents’ Cultural Understandings Of The Concept Of Autism And Implications For Parental Communication And Health Management, Kellie J. Fennell
African-American Parents’ Cultural Understandings Of The Concept Of Autism And Implications For Parental Communication And Health Management, Kellie J. Fennell
Communication & Theatre Arts Theses
In 2023 the Centers of Disease Control reported that around 1 in 36 children are diagnosed with Autism in America and that the prevalence has increased by 178% since 2000 (CDC, 2023). Despite increases in awareness and diagnosis past research finds that the discussions of ASD in African American communities is minimal (Fombonne, 2003; Yeargin Allsopp et al., 2003). This disparity is important considering that African American children receive an ASD diagnosis years later than their white counterparts and are much more likely to be misdiagnosed (Mandell et al., 2009, 2002).
Given the history of a lack of representation of …
Faith And Information To Treat Hypertension, Tiffany Bell
Faith And Information To Treat Hypertension, Tiffany Bell
Student Scholarly Projects
Practice Problem: The prevalence of stroke and hypertension (HTN) in African Americans in the United States is among the highest in the world (American Heart Association, n.d.) with cultural norms as a contributing factor.
PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was in African American adults (>18 y/o) (P), how does a faith-based hypertension management program (I), compared to standard hypertension management (C), affect blood pressure measurements (O) within an 8-week timeframe (T)?
Evidence: The integration of motivational interviewing with therapeutic lifestyle changes along with HTN education using a community-based participatory approach delivered in the …
How Black Americans Accessed And Used Mental Health Services During The Covid-19 Pandemic, John K. Anderson
How Black Americans Accessed And Used Mental Health Services During The Covid-19 Pandemic, John K. Anderson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic created barriers to accessing mental health services for the general population, but for Black Americans, it exacerbated systemic barriers that have historically influenced help-seeking behaviors. Drawing from the concept of obstructed use, this qualitative study explored those barriers and, using a narrative approach, explored how Black Americans described their experiences of accessing mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic The participants included six men and two women who identified as U.S.-born Black American adults who sought mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Narrative data were analyzed through thematic analysis, identifying themes and subthemes of the participants' …
Staff Education: Improving Hypertension Management Among African American Adults, Marie Survie Tunis-Blanc
Staff Education: Improving Hypertension Management Among African American Adults, Marie Survie Tunis-Blanc
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
AbstractHypertension (HTN) is a frequent diagnosis in primary care settings and is disproportionately higher among African Americans. Observed in the clinic were frequent office visits by patients with uncontrolled blood pressure and nonadherence to medication in an outpatient cardiology clinic in Northeast New Jersey. Also, a knowledge gap was noticed among clinical staff on current HTN guidelines. An awareness of evidence-based guidelines was necessary to combat poorly controlled BP in the clinic. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was to create an education program on current HTN guidelines to bridge the knowledge gap among clinic staff. The …
Impacts Of Mobile Health Technology On The African American Millennial Health Care Experience, Antoine J. Campbell
Impacts Of Mobile Health Technology On The African American Millennial Health Care Experience, Antoine J. Campbell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African Americans are underrepresented and have limited access to health care in the United States due to systemic disparities. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to develop a better understanding of the relationship that African Americans have with the health care system and the way they interact with it as well as to examine the impacts of mobile health (mHealth) patient engagement applications and their impact on shaping health experiences amongst millennial African Americans. Research questions addressed African American millennials’ perspectives on potential barriers to utilizing health care in the U.S. health care system as well as consideration …
Impacts Of Mobile Health Technology On The African American Millennial Health Care Experience, Antoine J. Campbell
Impacts Of Mobile Health Technology On The African American Millennial Health Care Experience, Antoine J. Campbell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
African Americans are underrepresented and have limited access to health care in the United States due to systemic disparities. The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to develop a better understanding of the relationship that African Americans have with the health care system and the way they interact with it as well as to examine the impacts of mobile health (mHealth) patient engagement applications and their impact on shaping health experiences amongst millennial African Americans. Research questions addressed African American millennials’ perspectives on potential barriers to utilizing health care in the U.S. health care system as well as consideration …
Self-Care And Psychosocial Factors That Predict Sickle Cell Disease-Related Outcomes Among African Americans In The Usa, Datonye Agina-Obu
Self-Care And Psychosocial Factors That Predict Sickle Cell Disease-Related Outcomes Among African Americans In The Usa, Datonye Agina-Obu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Existing beliefs and conceptions regarding sickle cell disease (SCD) have had a significant impact on the appropriate management of the condition, including self-care and psychosocial factors, particularly among African Americans. The aim of this study was to examine the influence of self-care and psychosocial factors on SCD-related outcomes among African Americans in the United States. The study was grounded in the self-care management theory and employed a cross-sectional, quantitative design. Regression analyses were conducted to explore the associations between self-care and psychosocial factors and SCD-related outcomes sample of 180 individuals. The results indicated three factors showed significant relationships for sickle …