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November 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Roughly half of the population that suffers from sickle cell disease (SCD) is unemployed. This study investigated psychosocial variables (demographic, illness perception, and psychological) associated with employment status among African-Americans with SCD.
September 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This study examines associations between race/ethnicity and other characteristics that determine confidence levels related to cardiovascular disease (CVD) self management. Minority cardiac patients have lower levels of confidence in their ability to self-manage CVD than white patients.
January 31, 2006 | Story
Griffin Rodgers is nationally and internationally recognized for his contributions to the development of effective therapy for sickle cell anemia and other genetic diseases of hemoglobin.
May 17, 2012 | Program Result
Staff at South Carolina's Palmetto Project trained volunteers in Black churches to check blood pressure of church members and provide them with nutrition information, including ways to reduce sodium intake.
January 18, 2011 | Journal Article
This study sought to develop and test a novel, evidence-based and culturally appropriate intervention to control blood pressure in African-Americans using storytelling DVDs.
June 7, 2011 | Story
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Cooper Green Mercy Hospital wanted to find out if stories told in patients’ natural voices could inspire positive health change.
November 1, 2008 | Journal Article
More than 7,600 African Americans die each year from stroke and heart disease because their hypertension is not as well controlled as that of White Americans, according to this study which estimated deaths related to racial disparity in hypertension control.
February 1, 2004 | Journal Article
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States. Recently, there has been a small, but palpable decline in colorectal cancer incidence and mortality; yet for black patients the rate of decline has been less tha ...
December 1, 2004 | Journal Article
This study examined whether racial differences exist in cholesterol monitoring, use of lipid-lowering agents and achievement of guideline-recommended low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. The author ...
August 1, 2008 | Journal Article
Physician referrals for nutrition and exercise counseling services for diabetic patients do not appear to vary by race of patient. However, referral rates are generally low (19% for exercise and 37% for nutrition, in this study) and should be bolstered to help patients modify lifestyle factors related to diabetes risk.