Health in the Midst of Adversity: Cardiovascular Risk and Resilience in the Black Community Course
Health in the Midst of Adversity: Cardiovascular Risk and Resilience in the Black Community Course is organized by OptumHealth Education (OHE).
Activity opens: 06/11/2021
Activity expires: 06/11/2024
Target Audience:
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of case managers, counselors, educators, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, PAs, physicians, psychologists, social workers, therapists and other health care providers (HCPs) who have an interest in cardiovascular risks and resilience in the Black community.
Description:
The incidence, prevalence, morbidity and mortality of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have continued to decrease in recent years, but disparities in CVD risk, prevalence and outcomes still exist in Black communities. Contributing factors to these disparities include ethnic and racial inequalities, social determinants of health (SDOH; e.g., socioeconomic status, education levels and access to care) and negative psychological factors including discrimination, stress and mental health issues. However, resilience—the ability to adapt to adversity and challenges, maintain stamina and strength and recover quickly and efficiently—can positively influence CVD risks and outcomes. Additionally, the study of the influence of “place” on CVD risk and resilience—i.e., the determination of what differentiates an at-risk neighborhood from a resilient neighborhood—has provided insight into factors affecting CVD trends among Black populations. This activity will provide learners with current data surrounding multiple factors that predispose Black patients to either increased risk or resilience for CVD and will examine the risk- and resilience-associated diversity within this population with the goal of improving cardiovascular health for these individuals
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
• Identify environmental, biological and individual factors that predispose Black individuals to either increased risk or resilience to CVD
• Examine the socioeconomic factors, SDOH and characteristics of neighborhoods that are associated with an increased risk for CVD
• Discuss diversity within the Black population and review recent studies that provide insight into new approaches for improving cardiovascular health among this population
• Describe public health interventions that may improve cardiovascular health and CVD outcomes in at-risk Black communities