Use of community forums to increase knowledge of HPV and cervical cancer in African American communities
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DOI: 10.1007/s10900-019-00665-2
Abstract: Cervical cancer adversely impacts African American communities. While disparities in incidence remain unclear, communities continue to use forums to increase cervical cancer education. The purpose of this paper is to examine the efficacy of using… read more here.
Keywords: american communities; knowledge; community; cervical cancer ... See more keywords
The Impact of COVID-19 on African American Communities in the United States
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DOI: 10.1089/heq.2020.0030
Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this ecological study was to understand the impact of the density of African American (AA) communities on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevalence and death rate within the three most populous counties… read more here.
Keywords: american communities; death rate; covid prevalence; density ... See more keywords
Forced Displacement of Central American Communities: Human Rights Violations in Their Transit through Mexico
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DOI: 10.1163/15691497-12341553
Abstract: The aim of this article is to explore the relationships between forced migration of Central American communities and the global and national exclusion of migrants in their transit through Mexico on their way to the… read more here.
Keywords: american communities; migration; central american; human rights ... See more keywords
Tobacco Advertisements: What Messages Are They Sending in African American Communities?
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DOI: 10.1177/1524839919882390
Abstract: Racial disparities in tobacco-related death and disease persist. Despite evidence of disparities in exposure to tobacco retailers and point-of-sale advertising, little is known about the extent to which tobacco advertisements within African American communities use… read more here.
Keywords: american communities; tobacco advertisements; attention; health ... See more keywords
Perception of Policy and Environmental Action to Promote Healthy Behaviors in African American Communities
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14030271
Abstract: The present study aimed to examine the perceptions of African American communities regarding the involvement of political leaders in facilitating policy and environmental change promoting healthy eating and physical activity. We selected the Metro Jackson… read more here.
Keywords: american communities; policy environmental; promote healthy; political leaders ... See more keywords