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Question 1

african american population

Answer 1

a person having origins in any of the black racial groups of africa

Question 2

disparity driving factors among african americans

Answer 2

social determinants of health
strong ethnic identity
legacy of oppression and discrimination

Question 3

root of disparities among african americans falls under two broad categories

Answer 3

social determinants of health
legacy of opression and discrimination

Question 4

social determinant factors that serve as barriers to achieving and maintaining health in african americans

Answer 4

income levels
education
neighborhood characteristics
individual and institutional discrimination
access to care

Question 5

health disparities in african americans

Answer 5

CVD
hypertension
stroke
diabetes
cancer
HIV
health disparities related to hair products

Question 6

african americans have a ____ CVD burden

Answer 6

disproportionate

Question 7

what factors drive CVD disparities

Answer 7

genetic MINOR role
associated with experiences of racism/discrimination
racism/disicrimination are chronic stressors that can cause physiological damage

Question 8

“national crisis”

Answer 8

stroke

Question 9

differential factors contributing to stroke disparity

Answer 9

obesity/physical inactivty
lack of awareness
low utilization of EMS
low utilization of prevention services

Question 10

rate of diabetes

Answer 10

2x

Question 11

disparity in mortality related to differences in the following factors (diabetes)

Answer 11

biological
behavioral
social
environmental
health system

Question 12

difference in diabetes factors leads to what factors

Answer 12

higher prevalence
decreased diabetic control
higher rates of complications

Question 13

explanation for diabetic disparity

Answer 13

high HbA1c level
low access to healthy foods
low levels of health literacy
financial and cultural barriers to medical adherence
barreirs to recieving timely and adequate medical care
low levels of engagement with patient empowerment tools
concerns over daily hassles/perceived seriousness

Question 13

cancer disparities related strongly to

Answer 13

screening and early detection

Question 14

potential causal factors of cancer

Answer 14

mistrust
low levels of health literacy
high levels of poverty
low likelihood of having a PCP
low likelihood of receiving recommended cancer screening
underinsurance
lack of insurance
cultural factors (diet)
receipt of appropriate pain management
use of evidence based treatments

Question 15

_____ has a disproportionate number of new cases

Answer 15

HIV

Question 16

contributing factors for HIV

Answer 16

less disclosure of HIV status due to stigma
less knowledge about risk factors and prevention practices
lower access to medical and screening services

Question 17

how do hair care products create health problems

Answer 17

endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC)

Question 18

what health problems do hair products create

Answer 18

uterine fibroids
cancer
obesity
diabetes
caused by EDC exposure

Question 19

approaches to achieve health equity

Answer 19

stress reduction program
soscial support programs
empowerment programs
faith-based institutions
culturally familiar organizations and business
community partnerships
e-programs
programs that address socio-environmental determinants

Question 20

uses stres-reducing strategies to combat chronic stress and reduce adverse health outcomes

Answer 20

stress reduction programss

Question 21

promotes culturally relevant values of interdepence and communalism

Answer 21

social support programs

Question 22

increases knowledge and appreciation for black culture

Answer 22

empowerment programs

Question 23

encourages implementing health screenings, prevention, adn treatment activities in a cutlurally familiar envornment

Answer 23

faith-based institutions

Question 24

great settings for implementing health screenings and prevention activities

Answer 24

culturally familiar organizations and business

Question 25

encourages diverse perspectives and engages multiple communities, entities, or stakeholders

Answer 25

community partnerships

Question 26

affordable, accessible, and feasible ways to address a variety of health outcomes

Answer 26

e-programs

Question 27

focus on implementing systematic change which is critical for reducing health disparities

Answer 27

programs that address socio-environmental determinants