Question

According to the Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness (9th) edition textbook there are two reasons why African Americans don't use health care systems. What are the reasons, discuss them and give some advantages of community health centres.

Answer 1

two reasons why African Americans don't use health care systems.

1. They have lower Healthcare insurance compared to other cultures in America
2. They less likely to go to a doctor when they are sick rather they bank on traditional treatments,also lack of education is also a major reason.

In America while considering the overall health of the population African American people are often seen to get affected with more diseases than white man . Studies also prove that white man live longer approximately 7 years more than African Americans.

some advantages of community health centres.

• Patient centered and patient oriented care
• Easy access to Healthcare
• Approachable
• Small groups of patients
• Better interpersonal relationship than in a large hospital
• Strong support networks
• Patient staff ratio is fair
• It is cost effective
• It is affordable
• Insurance claims are made easier