Journal article
Primary Care for Young African American Men
Journal of American college health, v 49(4), pp 183-186
01 Jan 2001
PMID: 11272625
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Abstract
Young African American men in the inner city have higher rates of mortality and morbidity from potentially preventable causes than other American men of the same age. They suffer disproportionately high rates of preventable illness from violence, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV infection. These young men present with problems related to sexual concerns, mental health issues, substance abuse, and violence. They also report substantial risk-taking behaviors, including unprotected sex, substance use, and weapon carrying, as well as exposure to violence. Access to and use of preventive primary care services has been limited for these patients in the past because of financial barriers and competing social issues. Racism and historical oppression have created barriers of mistrust for young men of color. Factors that contribute to their adverse health status, as well as ways to address these problems, are discussed.
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- Title
- Primary Care for Young African American Men
- Creators
- John A Rich
- Publication Details
- Journal of American college health, v 49(4), pp 183-186
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000166948000005
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0035227943
- Other Identifier
- 991014877933904721
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