Category: African American

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…

Introduction In order to avert heart failure and various heart diseases, its critical to approach the menace factors with caution. Nevertheless, in comparison to the white population, African-Americans frequently possess less admission to health care, according to the research. Not only are they less probable to get an appointment with a specialist and receive the…

Table of Contents Prevalence of Obesity Obesity Prevention and Treatment Conclusion References Due to the rapid development of technology and innovations, specialists working in the field of healthcare are provided with an opportunity to improve the quality of life of their patients and reduce the manifestation of symptoms preventing the latter from fulfilling their everyday…

Introduction In the United States of America, the mortality rates that relate to cancer have been on the decline since 1990. The declines have been attributed to the measures taken to reduce the risk factors such as early detection and early treatment (Lansdorp-Vogelaar et al., 2012). Despite the recorded declines, statistics show that the mortality…

Table of Contents Introduction Research Questions Research Design Study Sample Data Collection Study Limitations Research Findings Summary References Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in African Americans while stroke is among the biggest problems affecting women from this race. Beal (2015) conducted a study titled Stroke education needs of African American women…

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 exercise examines the issues affecting African Americans…

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…

Table of Contents Prevalent Diseases and Issues Comparing and Contrasting African Americans and Latinos Refining My Practice References Healthcare practitioners offer timely and quality medical services to more people from diverse backgrounds (Price & Khubchandani, 2016). I have been providing medical support and care to different members of our community. The neighborhood is composed by…

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…

Table of Contents Background and Significance of the Problem Statement of the Problem Purpose of the Study Research Question and Hypotheses Study Variables References Background and Significance of the Problem Obesity is a critical problem in the United States. According to Ogden, Carrol, Fryar, and Flegal (2015), over 36 percent of American adults are obese.…