Cardiovascular Health and Healthcare Use of United States-Born and African-Born Blacks: A Review
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17140/HROJ-8-157Keywords:
Cardiovascular health, African-born Blacks, U.S-born blacks, Healthcare utilizationAbstract
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally, with Blacks in the United States (U.S.) disproportionately
affected. Healthcare access and utilization have been reported as risk factors for poorer cardiovascular health among several U.S.
populations.
Aims and Objectives
The purpose of this systematic literature review was to examine the results of existing studies reporting on cardiovascular health
and healthcare utilization by African-born compared to U. S. -born Blacks.
Methods
A systematic literature review was conducted using keywords and medical subject headings (MESHs) in the PUBMED, Web of
Science and CINAHL electronic databases. Exclusion and inclusion criteria determined articles to be reviewed for eligibility and
methodological soundness. A pooled analysis was performed on all studies.
Results
Only seven studies met inclusion criteria. Four compared U. S. -born with African-born Blacks residing in the United States, while
three compared U. S. -born Blacks with Blacks residing elsewhere. None of the studies examined the associations between healthcare
utilization and cardiovascular health for these populations.
Conclusion
The results of this review indicate a need to examine the impact of healthcare utilization for increasing awareness, prevention and
treatment of CVD in Blacks who reside in the United States regardless of their nativity.
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