The understanding, utilization and uptake of Family Health History is essential to the prevention of health disparities in the African American community. Creating a culturally tailored Family Health History tool, co-developed by members of the African American community will inform, educate and empower African Americans about health issues related to their family genealogy. Applying the knowledge gained via Family Health Histories to increase preventative behaviors including screenings thus linking people to needed health services to prevent the onset of disease and illness.
Hereditary Diseases
The understanding, utilization and uptake of Family Health History is essential to the prevention of health disparities in the African American community. Creating a culturally tailored Family Health History tool, co-developed by members of the African American community will inform, educate and empower African Americans about health issues related to their family genealogy. Applying the knowledge gained via Family Health Histories to increase preventative behaviors including screenings thus linking people to needed health services to prevent the onset of disease and illness.
Family Health Histories: Creating a Culturally Tailored Tool to Reduce Health Disparities in the Black Community
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Michigan State University, Flint, Michigan, United States, 48502
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Michigan State University,
Kent D Key, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Michigan State University
2026-01-31