Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability Among African Americans

Inbunden, Engelska, 1998

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Beskrivning

One out of every seven working age African Americans has an impairment that affects functioning in activities of daily living. These statistics suggest that most African Americans are touched by disability. This book examines the psychosocial aspects of disability and chronic illness using a culturally congruent framework. Chapters address prevalance, health and rehabilitation utilization patterns, the role of culture, empirical research, and strategies for improving mental health and functional outcomes. This book will be useful to professionals who work with people with disabilities, policymakers, and consumers, as well as faculty and students in rehabilitation, health, and African American courses.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1998-08-27
Mått:157 x 235 x 14 mm
Vikt:412 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:176
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9780865692428

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FAYE Z. BELGRAVE is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University, in Richmond, Virginia. /e

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction Contextual Framework Disability and Chronic Illness Among African Americans: An Overview Health, Medical, and Rehabilitation Utilization Patterns: Cultural Considerations Cultural Influences on Disabilty and Outcomes Adaptive Functioning Factors Contributing to Employment Success Among African Americans with Disabilities The Role of Social Support in Adaptive Functioning Among African Americans with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities Intrapersonal Resources for Increasing Adaptive Functioning Among African Americans with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses Culturally Congruent Approaches Guidelines for Implementing a Social Support Intervention Empowering African Americans Through Increasing Perceptions of Control and Self-efficacy Beliefs Conclusions and Directions for Future Work References Index