Date of Award
Summer 2026
Document Type
Project – Full Written
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Committee Chair
Erin Montgomery
Abstract
Cardiovascular disease in African American women is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and in rural communities due to the lack of awareness and prevention of the disease. Many African American women are the foundations of their homes and community, and any signs of weakness, including sickness, deteriorates which is why many do not seek attention until it is too late. Educating African American women on the importance of preventive and medical care is essential.
Regardless of the associated stigma of the African American woman and their “superpower” and that they can do “all things” sickness and diseases are often overlooked or swept under the rug. One place where African American women gather in the community is the church. This DNP project focuses on educating African American women in the faith-based organization where rapport is already established, and information was received from the DNP student with guidance from the DNP Chair and stakeholders.
The DNP project was conducted over the course of 16 months and provided culturally tailored education based on evidence-based practice literature reviews.
Recommended Citation
Thurman, Aricka H., "The Effectiveness of Cardiovascular Disease Education in the African American Church with African American Women" (2026). Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects. 181.
https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/nursing-dnp/181
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