DEI/Health Equity
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Date of Presentation
5-2-2024 12:00 AM
College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
This study addresses the pressing issue of cardiovascular health disparities in African American males through community-based interventions, specifically blood pressure screenings and surveys conducted in a local barbershop setting. Despite a preference among participants for clinical settings, an overwhelming 97.7% expressed high comfort levels in the community-based environment, highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in healthcare delivery. With 92.5% indicating willingness to return for future screenings, the study underscores the efficacy of non-traditional settings in fostering healthcare engagement. Findings suggest the potential for broader impact through scalable, community-centric initiatives, offering promising avenues for improving health outcomes in underserved populations.
Keywords
Blood pressure screening, Diagnostic Screening Programs, Community health screening, Blood Pressure, Hypertension, African Americans, Black Americans, male, Ethnic and Racial Minorities
Disciplines
Cardiovascular Diseases | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Diagnosis | Health and Medical Administration | Medicine and Health | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Public Health | Public Health Education and Promotion
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Cardiovascular Diseases Commons, Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Diagnosis Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Medicine and Health Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
Cut The Pressure: Blood Pressure Screening in a Community Based Setting
This study addresses the pressing issue of cardiovascular health disparities in African American males through community-based interventions, specifically blood pressure screenings and surveys conducted in a local barbershop setting. Despite a preference among participants for clinical settings, an overwhelming 97.7% expressed high comfort levels in the community-based environment, highlighting the importance of culturally sensitive approaches in healthcare delivery. With 92.5% indicating willingness to return for future screenings, the study underscores the efficacy of non-traditional settings in fostering healthcare engagement. Findings suggest the potential for broader impact through scalable, community-centric initiatives, offering promising avenues for improving health outcomes in underserved populations.