Presentation Year
2024
College or Department
Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)
This paper aims to analyze the significant disparities in chiropractic care for Black communities in the United States. Considering there is a substantial difference in the quality of care for Black Americans, it is imperative to be aware of the implications this can have on a community and their trust in healthcare systems. Some of these disparities discussed in this analysis consist of historical segregation, overprescribing opioids for chronic lower back pain, and overall lack of access to care. Efforts to improve care are discussed, such as improving doctor-patient race concordance by increasing the number of Black chiropractic students.
Is your project focused on any of the following?
Social Justice / equity / community
Permission to Publish Work
Yes
Primary Contact: First Name
McKenna
Primary Contact: Last Name
Bartlett
Primary Contact: Email
mmb189@humboldt.edu
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Undergraduate Student
Primary Contact: Phone Number
9162204100
Node ID
1592
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