Is excellence inclusive? The benefits of fostering Black female college athlete\u27s sense of belonging

The purpose of this research note is to urge intercollegiate athletic departments and their administrators to foster a sense of belonging amongst Black female college athletes to aid in their felt membership as a college athlete and support their development as viable employment candidates in college sport. Black female college athletes’ graduation rates are on the rise; however, these being hired at dismal rates in college sport. By fostering a sense of belonging, Black female college athletes as a historically marginalized group are able to feel a sense of connectedness in the athletics and greater university environment; athletic departments commit to major organizational change that values diversity and inclusion; and through its commitment, a culture of inclusive excellence is felt by all students, faculty, staff and athletic administrators and coaches

Bias Within: Examining the Role of Cultural Competence Perceptions in Mammography Adherence

Breast cancer mortality has affected African American women at a disproportionate rate. The purpose of this research wasto assess how health professionals" cultural competence contributes to African American women"s barriers to and receiptof mammograms. Sixty-one African American women residing in Harris County, Texas, shared their views within a seriesof focus groups. Theoretical propositions from the PEN-3 model were used to understand mammography adherence atthe interpersonal level. Participants noted various perceived factors associated with mammography incompliance. Lack ofprofessionalism of clinicians and clerical staff contributed to a decrease in health care services utilization. In addition, culturalinsensitivity and discriminatory behavior enabled an attitude of medical mistrust. Improving patient--provider communication,through culturally appropriate centered educational efforts, is a beneficial strategy for breast health programs amongunderserved populations

Bias Within: Examining the Role of Cultural Competence Perceptions in Mammography Adherence

Breast cancer mortality has affected African American women at a disproportionate rate. The purpose of this research was to assess how health professionals’ cultural competence contributes to African American women’s barriers to and receipt of mammograms. Sixty-one African American women residing in Harris County, Texas, shared their views within a series of focus groups. Theoretical propositions from the PEN-3 model were used to understand mammography adherence at the interpersonal level. Participants noted various perceived factors associated with mammography incompliance. Lack of professionalism of clinicians and clerical staff contributed to a decrease in health care services utilization. In addition, cultural insensitivity and discriminatory behavior enabled an attitude of medical mistrust. Improving patient–provider communication, through culturally appropriate centered educational efforts, is a beneficial strategy for breast health programs among underserved populations