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One out of every seven working age African Americans has an impairment that affects functioning in activities of daily living. These statistics suggest that most African Americans are touched by disability. This book examines the psychosocial aspects of disability and chronic illness using a culturally congruent framework. Chapters address prevalance, health and rehabilitation utilization patterns, the role of culture, empirical research, and strategies for improving mental health and functional outcomes. This book will be useful to professionals who work with people with disabilities, policymakers, and consumers, as well as faculty and students in rehabilitation, health, and African American courses.
List of contents
Introduction
Contextual FrameworkDisability and Chronic Illness Among African Americans: An Overview
Health, Medical, and Rehabilitation Utilization Patterns: Cultural Considerations
Cultural Influences on Disabilty and Outcomes
Adaptive FunctioningFactors Contributing to Employment Success Among African Americans with Disabilities
The Role of Social Support in Adaptive Functioning Among African Americans with Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities
Intrapersonal Resources for Increasing Adaptive Functioning Among African Americans with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses
Culturally Congruent ApproachesGuidelines for Implementing a Social Support Intervention
Empowering African Americans Through Increasing Perceptions of Control and Self-efficacy Beliefs
Conclusions and Directions for Future Work
References Index
