SWK5330EN - Health & Illness in African & Black Diaspora: Social Work Perspectives

Course description

An examination of public health issues among African & Black Diaspora in light of health belief model studies and the impact of those cultural beliefs upon their willingness to seek medical care. Students will evaluate strategies for community health promotion among African & Black migrants that address the issues health beliefs bring to bear upon medical care.

Credit hours
3 hours
Subject area
Social Work
Educational level
Master
Learning type
Instructional
Prerequisites
None
Upcoming terms
Pending
* Schedule subject to change. Please contact the Registrar's office with schedule questions.
Professor
Dr. Olivia Owusu-Boakyewaah, Professor of Social Ministry