Network Research, Education
and Outreach Activities
The areas of
research, education, and outreach activities among members of The Network
focus on reduction of health disparities in areas identified in the health
promotion and disease prevention objectives outlined in
Healthy
People 2010 (NCHS, 2003) including breast and prostate cancer,
diabetes, immunizations, hypertension, nutrition, and injuries due to
violence. Other areas of
focus include elder caregiving, spinal cord injuries, prenatal services,
and health education. Research
interests of members include managed care, chronic childhood illnesses,
women’s health, poverty alleviation, barriers to teaching healthy
behaviors to minority populations, mammography and prostate screening,
cancer prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention, infant mortality and teen
pregnancy prevention, disparities in quality of care, long term care uses,
and cardiovascular disease. Health
policy implications are identified based on research findings.
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Network
investigators have reached more than 10,000 individuals in the African
American community since 1996.
Our
researchers have increased knowledge and dispelled myths about health
issues among individuals often identified as “hard to reach”.
We have raised awareness about the impact of health disparities on
the African American community and implemented strategies for behavior
change. HBCU researchers are
the missing ingredient in the battle to overcome health disparities.
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We have the knowledge, expertise, and commitment to help reduce
health disparities. Above
all, we have access to the African American community that is the
result of longstanding linkages and partnerships.
We have established enduring partnerships with community-based and
faith-based organizations. These
relationships have placed us in the position of being accepted as
authentic voices, i.e. individuals who can be trusted and therefore,
allowed access to the community.
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