Category: African American
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Autonomy and Social Justice for African American and Latino Populations
Data on this objective is vital because it shows other illnesses affecting patients with CKD; this is key in developing treatment measures for those with concurring diseases. These study objectives are formulated so that the findings will promote autonomy and social justice among the study population. Autonomy is the patients right to make choices decisions…
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Healthcare Disparity in the African American Community
Table of Contents Background Health Disparity Evidenced by the COVID-19 Pandemic Data Commentary References Background In the event of an epidemic, different individuals suffer differently. The prevalence and mortality rates between races have proved that some factors other than access to healthcare are involved. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the huge disparity in the African American…
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African American Children Suffering From Anxiety and Depression
African American children and adolescents are among the most marginalized groups of people in the United States of America, considering their age and race. These children are exposed to various life problems such as racism, poor households, and consistent violence, negatively affecting their mental health. Nonetheless, other subjects look into the role of a functioning…
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Data Mining Techniques for African American Childhood Obesity Factors
One of the major healthcare problems that manifest significant racial disparities is obesity. In the US, research suggests that African American children have increased risks of developing the issue (Rogers et al. 2015). Data mining has been employed to investigate the patterns of obesity in children and adults (Abdullah et al., 2017; Hossain, Mahmud, Hossin,…
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Lung Cancer Early Screening in African Americans
Table of Contents Review of the Literature Discussion Limitations Conclusion References Health communication is imperative in all facets of disease prevention, promotion of well-being, and fitness education (Farzadnia & Giles, 2015). The African American culture suffers a more disproportionate impact of lung cancer with respect to prevalence and survival than other cultural groups in the…
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HIV Management in African American Residents of Houston, TX
Interview Summary The problem of HIV management has recently become one of the major points of concerns for a local health organization. Due to the drop in health literacy levels among vulnerable groups, along with restricted access to the necessary healthcare resources, the levels of HIV have risen among the specified demographic. Adjusting the performance…
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Health Outcomes of African Americans With Hypertension
Table of Contents Introduction Target Population Health Issue Relationship between Health Issue and Target Population Current Strategies/Interventions Recommendations/Conclusion References Introduction Hypertension or arterial hypertension is a health condition characterized by high blood pressure in the arteries. According to Hekler et al (2008), hypertension is a major health concern in the United States, and despite numerous…
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African American Women Obtaining Higher Education
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction: Survey as the Key Tool Shaping the Questions: Type, Scope and Precision Data Collection Measure: Survey Results Evaluation Reference List Appendix A: The Survey Abstract Over the past few years, African American women have gained a number of opportunities for pursuing higher education. Women in their 40s and 50s are…
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Mathematics Performance Among African Americans in Los Angeles
The media is full of reports on discrepancies in performance among students from different ethnic backgrounds. These reports have had mixed results. On one hand, the groups affected by low performance have seen the need to put more effort while those that are at the top of the class have gotten inspired to work even…
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Retention Rates & Modalities Rate of African American Children Aged 49
Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Motivation as One of the Key Constructs: Significance Defining the Specifics of Motivation Tests and Instruments: Validity and Reliability Conclusion Reference Abstract To improve students performance, it is important to understand what prevents them from studying efficiently. In other words, students motivation must be explored. However, motivation issues can be…