Browsing by Subject "African American women"
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African American Women with Type 2 Diabetes : A Biopsychosocial-Spiritual Approach
(East Carolina University, 2010)This dissertation consists of two articles written to address the context of type 2 diabetes care in African American women. In addition, the proposal and required Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation are included ... -
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S PERCEPTIONS, EXPERIENCES, AND MEANING ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER SCREENING IN RURAL EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
(East Carolina University, 2013)This qualitative study addressed the research question, what are the perspectives and experiences related to breast cancer and breast cancer screening of African American women residing in rural eastern North Carolina? A ... -
Shifting the Atmosphere : An Examination of the Relationships among African-American Female Discourse(s), Culturally Competent Education, and Social Action through the Black Church against Domestic Violence
(East Carolina University, 2013)This dissertation explores the relationship(s) between rural African-American women's discourses and social advocacy/action against the social ill of domestic violence in order to provide insights into existing knowledge ... -
The Influence of Exercise during Pregnancy and Racial Disparities on Infant Energy expenditure
(East Carolina University, 2022-11-29)Background: Many adults who are at risk or suffer from obesity and diabetes, show to have low energy expenditure or basal metabolic rates, which have then led to an increased use of carbs and less fats. This same pattern ...