Semester of Graduation

Spring 2023

Degree

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Child and Family Studies

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

This exploratory study used a mixed-methods design and phenomenological approach to examine the ways in which the United States’ history of medical racism impacts Black young adults and their attitudes toward the healthcare system as well as healthcare utilization. This study examines the phenomenon through the lense of critical race theory, family systems theory, and historical trauma theory. This study also explored the concept of the intergenerational transmission of trauma focusing on medical racial trauma and medical mistrust in Black families.

Date

3-5-2023

Committee Chair

Laura Ainsworth

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.5778

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