Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities
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J Racial Ethn Health Disparities · Dec 2020
Health Implications of Black Lives Matter Among Black Adults.
The current study examined whether knowledge, understanding and support of the Black Lives Matter movement were positively linked to self-reported physical health among a representative sample of Black American adults. ⋯ Black American adults who understand and support Black Lives Matter reported more positive overall physical health.
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J Racial Ethn Health Disparities · Dec 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Racial Disparities: a Perspective Analysis.
Health disparity refers to systematic differences in health outcomes between groups and communities based on socioeconomic isolation. In the USA, health disparities among minority groups, especially African Americans, limit their access to quality medical care and other beneficial resources and services. ⋯ With inadequate access to quality healthcare, viable resources, and information, COVID-19 will continue to have a disastrous effect on African American communities. This communication provides a brief overview of the health inequalities resulting in African Americans dying disproportionately during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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J Racial Ethn Health Disparities · Dec 2020
An Intersectional Approach to HIV Vulnerabilities and Testing Among Heterosexual African Caribbean and Black Men in London, Ontario: Results From the weSpeak Study.
Heterosexual African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) men are a vulnerable group to HIV infection in Canada, but little is known about their uptake of HIV testing services. Studies on ACB men HIV vulnerabilities have largely focused on behavioural factors. While these studies have contributed to the current HIV prevention success in Canada, little attention has been paid to structural factors that intersect with prevailing behaviours to reinforce vulnerabilities. ⋯ Results show that participants, who had difficulty accessing healthcare, experienced discrimination, and were young, were all less likely to test for HIV. Even though the probability of testing for HIV increased after accounting for the effect of structural factors, the marginal impact was higher for those without any difficulty accessing healthcare than those with difficulty. Findings are discussed within the broader theory of intersectionality and recommendations made for public health policy.