A nurse is beginning a new job in an area with a large African American population. Which of the following statements will assist the nurse to understand this ethnic/race culture to better plan nursing care? (Select all that apply.)
A) African Americans as a group have a wide range of socioeconomic conditions.
B) Female-headed households are common among African Americans.
C) Lifestyle and risk factors account for the health disparities with older African Americans.
D) Older African Americans are more likely than other older Americans to live alone.
E) Older African Americans are more likely to be caring for their grandchildren.
Ans: A, B, E
Female-headed homes are a common family structure among African Americans. The differences in health outcomes between African Americans and other groups are attributed mostly to disparities in health care provision. Older African Americans are more likely to live with family. Half of those older African Americans who live with their grandchildren are the primary care provider to those children.
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