Diversity

Questions to Consider

HOW MUCH, HOW OFTEN & WHEN?

What is the frequency, intensity, or duration of exposure to racism that is required to increase risk for health impairments?

WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL MEDIATORS OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF RACISM TO HEALTH?

Do cognitive and affective responses to race/ethnicity-based maltreatment, health habits, or other biopsychosocial mechanisms? Are the effects a function of health norms and behaviors; access to health resources; chronic environmental stress exposures?

WHAT ARE POTENTIAL MODERATORS?

Are the effects the same for all race/ethnic groups? Are the effects the same at all levels of socioeconomic status?

HOW CAN WE MAKE A CHANGE?

What interventions are needed at the individual, family, community, & national levels?

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