African-American perceptions of health disparities: a qualitative analysis.

摘要: Health disparities, particularly in African-Americans, have been identified a variety of settings. A secondary qualitative analysis focus group data sought to describe African-American's perceptions health disparities. Using an interpretive descriptive approach, three main levels interaction within the health-care setting were that contained barriers receiving best possible care. The issue finances was major barrier involved insurance company, while racism, attitude, setting, and waiting obstacles facility. present during with personal provider language barrier, being rushed. Additionally, five ideals for patient-provider identified, as well approaches participants used address setting. broad framework developed incorporating these themes.