Black Alaskans Health Needs Assessment during COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Social Work

Author:

Mbise Amana1,Hodge-Growden Celeste2,Bemben Thea3,Shimizu Rei4

Affiliation:

1. School of Social Work, University of Alaska Anchorage PhD, is assistant professor, , 3211 Providence Drive, PSB 224B, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA

2. Alaska Black Caucus is president/CEO, , Anchorage, AK, USA

3. Agnew::Beck Consulting, Inc. is principal and cofounder, , Anchorage, AK, USA

4. School of Social Work, University of Alaska Anchorage PhD, is assistant professor, , Anchorage, AK, USA

Abstract

Abstract At the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic it became clear that Black people were experiencing more severe symptoms and had higher rates of mortality from COVID-19 than White people. However, data on racial differences in death and hospitalization rates in Alaska were less clear. To address this, the Alaska Black Caucus initiated the first Black Alaskans health needs assessment to understand the health status, needs, and resources of the Black community of Alaska. This article reports on the design, implementation, and descriptive results from the survey portion of the first community health needs assessment of Black Alaskans. The findings indicate that a majority of Black Alaskans report being moderately healthy, having access to health insurance, owning their homes, and having a favorable view of their neighborhood. However, too many are unable to work due to poor physical or mental health challenges and are diagnosed with one or more chronic health diseases. In addition, Black Alaskans experience high rates of substance abuse, have untreated mental health conditions, consume tobacco products at a high rate, and are not screening for some cancers. The article will conclude by presenting additional strategies for improving healthcare access and responsiveness for Black Alaskans.

Funder

University of Alaska Anchorage School of Social Work

Alaska Black Caucus

Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage Health Department

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

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