Abstract
This study presents data from a multi-year intervention program targeting Head Start (HS) teachers. Head Start teachers are an “at-risk” population for increased health related concerns. Previous research supports that most HS teachers have low income, high stress jobs, and have negative health related behaviors in comparison to groups with similar demographics. The purpose of the present study was to compare a sample of predominantly African American HS teachers and staff (N = 178) to a previous reported sample of non-Hispanic white HS teachers (Whitaker et al, 2012). Results indicated that the group of predominantly African American HS teachers reported a higher prevalence of physical health conditions, including obesity (68.6% vs 37.1%), high blood pressure (46.9% vs 22.3%), fair or poor health status (24.6% vs 14.6%) and were less likely to report having their own personal doctor (75.4% vs 96.5%) when compared to the previous sample of predominantly non-Hispanic white teachers. Numerous other variables related to diet, exercise and stress were also examined. Reasons for racial disparities in health outcomes will be discussed. This study is phase II of a multi-year behaviorally-based intervention program designed to target HS employee well-being.
Presenters
Michelle YetmanAssociate Professor Clinical, School of Allied Health Professions, Louisiana State University, Louisiana, United States Adam Blancher
Associate Professor, Clinical, SAHP, Louisiana State University Health Shreveport , United Kingdom
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Theme
Health Promotion and Education
KEYWORDS
Heath, Wellness, Racial Disparity, Health Outcomes, Diet, Exercise, Mental Health
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