Research Article: Photovoice for leveraging traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine amongst black adults to improve sleep health and overall health
Abstract:
Introduction: Average adults are recommended to have 7–8?h of sleep. However insufficient sleep (IS defined as <7?h/nightly) is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM), a burgeoning area of research and practice, leverages both modern and traditional approaches to improve health. Despite TCIM’s recognition as a tool to improve sleep and related outcomes, there is a gap in literature in addressing its impact among black individuals, who experience a disproportionate burden of IS and chronic disease. This qualitative study aimed to increase understanding of TCIM practices to overcome IS and overall health in black communities.
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