Formative research to promote lupus awareness and early screening at Historically Black College and University (HBCU) communities in South Carolina.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Systemic lupus erythematosus or lupus is a severe chronic autoimmune disorder that disproportionately impacts young African Americans. Increasing lupus awareness in this high-risk group may be an effective approach to ultimately improving lupus outcomes. To begin to address this disparity, this report describes qualitative data to be utilized in the development of a campaign to enhance awareness of lupus on Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) campuses.

Methods

Two focus groups (N = 14) were held with African American students in the network of HBCU's in South Carolina to examine perspectives of focus group participants on knowledge, awareness, and experiences with lupus.

Results

Five key emergent themes included: (1) Lupus Knowledge and Awaren

SUBMITTER: Williams EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9805239 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature