Purpose: The proportion of people over 65 years of age is higher in rural areas than in urban
areas, and their numbers are expected to increase in the next decade. This study used …

Purpose According to the World Health Organization, quality of life (QOL) includes physical
and mental health, emotional well-being, and social functioning. Using an adaptation of …

We investigated the relationship between parental influences and academic outcomes for
African-American students. Secondary data analysis was conducted on the National Survey of …

This study presents a conceptual model of the supply and demand for mental health professionals.
It uses national data to profile differences in the supply of mental health professionals …

Purpose The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate a culturally tailored intervention for
rural African Americans. Social Cognitive Theory provided the framework for the study. …

Purpose Rural cancer survivors have worse quality of life than their urban counterparts.
Telemedicine is a potential solution to connecting rural residents with specialized cancer …

Purpose The purpose of this study is to test the feasibility of conducting a community-based
randomized controlled trial evaluating a culturally tailored community-based group diabetes …

With the increasing number of Black mothers participating in the labor force, rearing children
without fathers present, and relying on extended family for support the question of the …

The specific aims of this study were to describe the experience of self-managing type 2
diabetes among rural dwelling African Americans, to identify facilitators and barriers to self-…

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of family and friends on the
management of persons with diabetes and their willingness to be involved in a culturally …