Self-reported Racial Discrimination and Healthy Behaviors in Black Adults Residing in Rural Persistent Poverty Areas.

Karen Hye-Cheon Kim YearyDon E WillisHan YuBeverly JohnsonPearl A McElfish

Published in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2023)

Greater self-reported racial discrimination was associated with a higher odds of cervical cancer screening. Black adults residing in rural persistent poverty areas may have greater self-reported racial discrimination-specific coping and racial identity attitudes.

Keyphrases

african american
south africa
cervical cancer screening
depressive symptoms
mental health
social support