THE HEART OF STRENGTH: THE STRONG BLACK WOMAN SCHEMA AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK

Black women are disproportionately affected by cardiovascular disease (CVD). While chronic stress has been identified as a key contributor to CVD risk, research has not identified the specific mechanisms through which stress influences CVD risk among Black women. Research suggests that in response t...

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Main Author: Abrams, Jasmine A.
Format: Others
Published: VCU Scholars Compass 2015
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Online Access:http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/3914
http://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4941&context=etd