Author : Lenecia Ashley Ross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (88 download)
Book Synopsis An Exploration of the Relationships Between Health Promoting Behaviors and Stroke in African Americans by : Lenecia Ashley Ross
Download or read book An Exploration of the Relationships Between Health Promoting Behaviors and Stroke in African Americans written by Lenecia Ashley Ross and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States. African Americans present a risk for first time stroke which is twice as high as Caucasians. Literature has shown the primary cause of increased incidence of stroke in African Americans is racial disparities related to health promotion among African Americans. This descriptive correlational study investigated the relationships in health promotion behaviors and stroke in African American men and women. Utilizing the Health Promotion Model as the theoretical framework, current health promoting behaviors and practices related to stroke were examined in a convenience sample of 24 African American men and women located at a church in the Southeastern United States. Stroke risks and health promotion were measured by Sullivan's Cerebrovascular Attitudes and Beliefs Scale-Revised. The goal is to increase awareness of stroke risk factors and promote healthy behaviors in African Americans to decrease mortality and racial disparity from stroke. The results of this study may increase healthcare professionals' knowledge and awareness of the importance of exploring health promotion behaviors related to stroke among African Americans.