Presented by Arokia Jesuraj, Daisy joseph, Jamie Rusek, & mercy Thomas.
Secondary prevention/screening for a vulnerable population of Arab Americans in Sterling height, Michigan
Planning Before Teaching: Name and Credentials of Teacher: Arokia Jesuraj, Daisy joseph, Jamie Rusek, & mercy Thomas. | Estimated Time Teaching Will Last:Two hours | Location of Teaching:ACCESS Community Health -CenterMacomb4301 E. Fourteen Mile Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48310Phone (586) 722-6036 | Supplies, Material, Equipment Needed:Handouts computer ,overhead projector, screen, picture board, weighing scale, blood pressure cuff, glucometer, questionnaire, pencils and papers. | Estimated Cost:250 dollars | Community and Target Aggregate: Arab Americans In Sterling height, Michigan. | Topic: Secondary prevention/screening for cardiovascular disease & adult onset diabetes. |
Epidemiological Rationale for Topic (statistics related to topic):
Available resources indicate that the most prevalent health problem is adult-onset diabetes, and coronary artery disease is on the rise. A study of the prevalence of diabetes among 542 participants revealed a 15.5% prevalence rate in women and 20.1% in men. Further, the prevalence for undiagnosed diabetes was 10%. (Edelman 33). The most common leading causes of death among Arab females between the years 1989-1991 were: heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, accidents, and perinatal complications (Johnson, 1995). Among Arab males in the same period, the five leading causes of death were: heart disease; cancer; accidents; diabetes; and cerebrovascular diseases. Health behavior among Arab community members additionally harbors a number of negative health risks. Smoking and sedentary lifestyle both are common in the Arab community in comparison to the general population of Michigan. Moreover, stress resulting from the transition to a different society and the social and economic