| Description |
1 online resource (v, 177 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Concepts and misconceptions -- Race, ethnicity and health inequalities -- Improving research on race, ethnicity and health inequalities -- The importance of intersectionality -- Case study : "we are not hard to reach, you are just not reaching us!" Understanding intersectionality and the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes among British African-Caribbean women -- South Asian and BME migrant women's experiences of culturally tailored, women-only physical activity programme for improving participation, social isolation and wellbeing -- Experiences of health and wellbeing during periods of fragile and uncertain citizenship among African-Caribbean migrant groups -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
This crucial contribution exposes the misconception that health research and health services are equally effective for all and highlights their failures in engaging with Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. It provides essential case study examples on recruitment, engagement and partnerships with BME groups in research and public engagement |
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In this crucial contribution to current debates, Natalie Darko exposes the misconception that health research and health services are equally effective for all and highlights their failures in engaging with Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. Drawing on case studies, this book presents essential examples of culturally tailored recruitment, engagement and partnerships with BME groups in research and public engagement. Drawing attention to the organisational, structural and cultural barriers that prevent access for BME groups, this important book exposes the practices within health research, clinical practice, commissioning and health services that perpetuate the stereotyping of BME groups as 'hard to reach'.In this crucial contribution to current debates, Natalie Darko exposes the misconception that health research and health services are equally effective for all and highlights their failures in engaging with Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups. Drawing on case studies, this book presents essential examples of culturally tailored recruitment, engagement and partnerships with BME groups in research and public engagement. Drawing attention to the organisational, structural and cultural barriers that prevent access for BME groups, this important book exposes the practices within health research, clinical practice, commissioning and health services that perpetuate the stereotyping of BME groups as 'hard to reach' |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-172) and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 16, 2021) |
| Subject |
Minorities -- Medical care -- Research
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HEALTH & FITNESS / Health Care Issues.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781447359159 |
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1447359151 |
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9781447359142 |
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1447359143 |
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