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Symposium

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Caring for Health and Culture: Insights Into Disease Management, Caregiving, and Well-Being in Black Communities

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
Location: Room 3B
CE: 1.5

There has been growing advocacy for a nuanced understanding of health practices and challenges in diverse Black contexts in recent years. This symposium aims to show the multifaceted intersection of health, culture, and well-being within Black communities, offering a comprehensive exploration of chronic disease management, family caregiving, and mental well-being. Ado-Mensah scrutinizes the nuanced roles and characteristics of family caregivers in African American and Black immigrant communities, shedding light on the unique challenges they face in the context of diabetes management. Groves introduces a novel approach to hypertension management by combining the DASH diet with culturally tailored recipes, recognizing the importance of culturally sensitive interventions for improving health outcomes among Black women. Kum explores the cultural aspects influencing family caregiving practices among African and Afro-Caribbean immigrants, contributing valuable insights into the broader context of eldercare within these communities. Lastly, Hutton sheds light on mental health challenges, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of depression and loneliness symptoms within the diverse diasporic experiences of African Americans and Black communities. Together, these contributions weave a rich tapestry of knowledge, providing valuable insights into disease management, caregiving dynamics, and mental well-being in the intricate intersection of health and culture within Black communities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Gain insights into the distinct roles and challenges faced by family caregivers in African American and Black immigrant communities, focusing on their experiences in the context of diabetes management.
  • Understand a novel approach to hypertension management by examining the effectiveness of the DASH diet with culturally tailored recipes, acknowledging the significance of culturally sensitive interventions for improving health outcomes among Black women.
  • Delve into the cultural influences shaping family caregiving practices among African and Afro-Caribbean immigrants in the United States and Canada, contributing valuable insights to the broader understanding of eldercare within these communities.

Presentations:

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
    Family Caregiving Among African Americans and Black Immigrants: Understanding Diabetes Management Challenges

    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Dorothy Ewurabena Addo-Mensah, MN,BSc,RN (she/her/hers) – University of North Carolina

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
    DASH Diet With Culturally Tailored Recipes: A Psychoeducational Session for Black Women With Hypertension

    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Angela Groves, PhD, RN-BC, CNE (she/her/hers) – Western Michigan University

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
    The Culture of Family Caregiving of Older Adults Among African and Afro-Caribbean Immigrants to the US and Canada

    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Cleopatra Kum, PhD (she/her/hers) – University of Cincinnati

  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST
    Predictors of Depression in Black Women With Hypertension: A Secondary Analysis of HRS Data

    Individual Symposium Abstract First Author: Lashawn Hutto, PhD(c) (she/her/hers) – George Washington University