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Writer's pictureEryn Banton

Black and African American Lived Experiences of Stroke

Updated: Jun 21

In her research, Jordann explored perspectives about and experiences with stroke, healthcare, and rehabilitation among people who are Black and African American. Methods: She conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 community-dwelling adults who identified as Black or African American and sustained a stroke at least 3 months prior to the interview. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and checked for accuracy before coding and thematic analyses conducted by a team of rehabilitation and health disparity scientists. Results: Four major themes emerged: 1) Intersections of Race, Health, and Healthcare, 2) Healthcare Access and Quality, 3) Sociocultural Background and Experiences, and 4) Patient-Provider Interactions and Communication.


Sub-themes pertained to patient-provider relationships, trust, education, and patient agency, as well as cultural norms and autonomous decision making.


Conclusions: Findings draw awareness to the nuanced experiences of Black and African American stroke survivors; and point to strategies for provider training, community education, and improved healthcare access and quality. 


Keywords: stroke, rehabilitation, Black, African American, health disparities


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