Technology access, use, socioeconomic status, and healthcare disparities among African Americans in the US. By Larnyo, Ebenezer;Tettegah, Sharon;Nutakor, Jonathan Aseye;Addai-Dansoh, Stephen
Discuss this disparity and include information such as the following:
1. Does the author feel that it is a disparity? Do you agree?
2. What are the cultural characteristics of this population?
3. How do these cultural factors influence this disparity within the community?
4. How can the advanced practice nurse provide culturally appropriate care for this
disparity?
5. How does this disparity compare in a rural versus urban area?
Has this disparity improved or worsened?
6. Can you relate this information to your current or future practice?
7. Discuss whether the findings are usable for you and whether they served a purpose
Sample Answer
Based on the title, "Technology access, use, socioeconomic status, and healthcare disparities among African Americans in the US," it is highly probable that the authors do feel this is a significant disparity. The very use of the term "disparities" in the title indicates a recognition of unequal or unfair outcomes. Researchers in this field typically approach such topics with the understanding that differences in health outcomes or access to resources that are systematically linked to social disadvantage are indeed disparities.
I unequivocally agree that this constitutes a significant disparity. Healthcare disparities are defined as preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations. The intersection of technology access (the digital divide), socioeconomic status (SES), and healthcare outcomes among African Americans perfectly fits this definition. These are not random differences but are often rooted in systemic inequities, historical injustices, and ongoing social determinants of health.