Publications by authors named "Kara Ja'Nice Crews"
Am J Health Promot
November 2013
Article Synopsis
- The study aims to explore how social and structural factors influence the health behaviors and vulnerabilities of African-American women, focusing on their interconception health.
- Conducted in Philadelphia, the research involved 19 African-American women participating in a clinical trial, using methods like interviews and participant observation over 6 to 12 months.
- Results showed that racism, intertwined with class and gender dynamics, plays a significant role in shaping health behaviors and disparities, emphasizing the need for health interventions that address these broader structural issues.
