Nursing Faculty Publications
Partnerships for Health in the African American Community: Moving Towards Community-based Participatory Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Winter 2011
Journal Title
Journal of Cultural Diversity
Volume
18
Issue
4
First Page
150
Last Page
154
Abstract
Health disparities related to ethnicity are attributed to the complex interaction of social and physical environments, which influence minority health. The prevalence of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, strokes, diabetes, and maternal and child health outcomes exist among African Americans contributing to health disparities. Extensive support systems within the African American community, however, serve to resist disparities in healthcare and improve the health and well-being of community members. This article is an analytical review of current research addressing key factors of the home, the church, the community, and the healthcare system for creating partnerships to enhance community- based research in the African American community. The results of this literature review provide culturally appropriate approaches to eliminating health disparities by building upon the strengths and resources within the African American community. Best practices involve recognizing the pastor as the entry into the community, utilizing a Community-Based Participatory Research process, and establishing trust through open communication and relationship building.
Keywords
Community-based social services, Blacks, health services accessibilty
Recommended Citation
Parrill, Rachel and Kennedy, Bernice Roberts, "Partnerships for Health in the African American Community: Moving Towards Community-based Participatory Research" (2011). Nursing Faculty Publications. 48.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/nursing_publications/48