Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Plain Language Summary This study sought to advance the literature on Black women’s cardiovascular health (CVH) by examining maternal relationship, religion and spirituality, and social connections as potential protective social determinants that buffer the stress of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The outcome was the American Heart Association’s ideal CVH score. Neither maternal relationship nor religion/spirituality was able to buffer the stress of ACEs on ideal CVH. Findings are discussed in terms of cultural aspects of potential protective factors that are critical for future research. Identifying protective factors that may buffer the influence of ACEs on CVH remains a priority to promote health equity. Plain Language SummaryThis study explored how social factors like maternal relationships, religion/spirituality, and social connections might protect Black women's cardiovascular health (CVH) from the stress of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Researchers used the American Heart Association's ideal CVH score to measure outcomes. The study found that neither maternal relationships nor religion/spirituality effectively buffered the stress of ACEs on CVH. The findings highlight the importance of cultural aspects in identifying protective factors, suggesting that future research should focus on these areas to promote health equity and better understand how to mitigate the impact of ACEs on CVH. Text is machine generated and may contain inaccuracies. FAQ
Source: Advances in Nursing Science
Language: English
Topic: Child Abuse and Trauma
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4318921538