Journal of National Black Nurses' Association : JNBNA
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J Natl Black Nurses Assoc · Jan 2000
Comparative StudyPsychological factors influencing cardiovascular risk reduction behavior in low and middle income African-American women.
Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death for women, especially, African-American women in the United States. In fact, it is reported that each year, 39% of all deaths in women are from coronary heart disease (CHD). Further, 1 out of every 5 women in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD). ⋯ Findings revealed that self-efficacy to diet and exercise were positively correlated with cardiovascular risk reduction behavior in both groups. Additionally, middle-income women with higher levels of self-concept and lower body mass index were more likely to participate in the risk reduction behavior. Findings have implications for tailoring cardiovascular risk reduction interventions to African-American women of varying socioeconomic status (SES).
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J Natl Black Nurses Assoc · Jan 2000
Shaping a research agenda for the African-American community: issues and opportunities.
Building on a previously published NBNA article, this article emphasizes the continuing need for African-American nurses to be actively involved in shaping a research agenda for improving the health and well-being of the African-American community. Thus, this article briefly highlights implications for research targeting African-Americans and summarizes selected information on the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). As the National Black Nurses Association and its members continue to develop, implement, and evaluate a research agenda targeting African-Americans, they are encouraged to explore opportunities for research training and career development provided through the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR).