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Karen Bankston
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Writer and Editor, Freelance
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Advertising, leadership, entrepreneurship User experience, e-commerce, Omnichannel Start-ups, Blockchain, management ICO, Cryptocurrency, Retail Marketing
Crowdfunding campaigns
Content
Leveraging Community Engagement to Develop Culturally Tailored Stress Management Interventions in Midlife Black Women
By Karen Bankston, Holly Jones| Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services Verified Midlife Black women bear a disproportionate burden of health disparities related to chronic diseases (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012). For these women, the incidences of hypertension and obesity exceed all other U.S. groups (American Heart Association, 2016). Forty percent of midlife Black women have been diagnosed with hypertension and another 49% are estimated to have cardiovascular disease (CVD) (Garth, 2015).
Leveraging Community Engagement to Develop Culturally Tailored Stress Management Interventions in Midlife Black Women
By Karen Bankston, Holly Jones| Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services Verified Chronic stress is a social health determinant associated with many persistent health conditions and health disparities for midlife Black women. Midlife Black women in the United States are exposed to multiple, competing stressors, increasing their risk for adverse health outcomes. The objective of the current study was to illicit information about the key life stressors experienced by midlife Black women.
Leveraging Community Engagement to Develop Culturally Tailored Stress Management Interventions in Midlife Black Women
By Karen Bankston, Holly Jones| Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services Verified Midlife Black women bear a disproportionate burden of health disparities related to chronic diseases (U.S. Census Bureau, 2012). For these women, the incidences of hypertension and obesity exceed all other U.S. groups (American Heart Association, 2016). Forty percent of midlife Black women have been diagnosed with hypertension and another 49% are estimated to have cardiovascular disease (CVD) (Garth, 2015).
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States