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Factors Related to Mental Health Stigma Among Church-Affiliated African Americans
(2022)
African Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population, yet represent nearly 20% of persons diagnosed with a mental illness. Studies suggest African Americans experience higher levels of mental health related stigma (MHS) than whites. In addition...
Acceptability and Feasibility of Using Virtual Reality to Address Mental Health Stigma with African American Young Adults
(2024)
African Americans are disproportionately affected by mental illness compared to White Americans. Studies have reported that African Americans experience higher levels of mental health-related stigma (MHS) than White Americans, which among other...
Religiosity, ethnic identity, and risky sexual behavior in an African American church-affiliated population
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012)
African Americans are disproportionately burdened by sexually transmitted infections
and human immunodeficiency virus in the US. The current study examined relationships
between demographics, religiosity, ethnic identity, ...