Evidence-Based Research on Poor Housing as a Risk Factor for Diabetes Prevalence in Middle-Aged African American Women
Overview
This literature review examines the relationship between poor housing conditions and diabetes prevalence among middle-aged African American women, analyzing peer-reviewed research from 2000-2020. The paper synthesizes evidence demonstrating that housing instability and poor living conditions serve as significant risk factors for diabetes in this vulnerable population, compounded by existing racial and gender health disparities.
What this literature review covers
- Introduction: Establishes the health disparities affecting African American women and the specific focus on diabetes risk in poor housing conditions
- Search Method: Details the comprehensive electronic database search strategy using NCBI, PubMed, and CINAHL with English-language publications from 2000-2020
- Summary of Key Studies: Synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed articles including Berkowitz et al. (2018), Burton (2007), and Jacobs et al. (2009) linking poor housing to diabetes and related risk factors
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Evidence-Based Research on Poor Housing as a Risk Factor for Diabetes Prevalence in Middle-Aged African American Women
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Introduction
African Americans are among the minority groups experiencing disparities in health risk factors and access to care. These predicaments are worse among black women who, apart from racial inequality, are also victims of the inherent gender inequality. This group of the population has been found to experience high risks of diabetes prevalence, especially among the middle-aged who are forced to live in poor housings that expose them to high diabetes risks. The project will focus on this group because it is vulnerable, and concerted interventions are required not only to reduce diabetes cases among the women but also to increase the burden the condition has on communities and all government levels.
Search Method
A comprehensive electronic search was vital in the research process. It involves browsing relevant sources from the internet that support or challenge the objective of the report. Some of the relevant database used include the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), People Living with And Inspired by Diabetes (PLAID), BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and CINAHL. The search criteria applied resulted in English-only sources published between 2000 and 2020. The search was restricted to English only publications because the translation of other language material might inaccurately.