African hands African Immigrant Health Research Collaborative

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AIHRC’s mission is to increase patient engagement and equitable partnerships in research for African immigrant patients, caregivers, and organizations in New England, and foster a sustainable patient-driven research network focused on addressing inequities in African immigrant health.
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PROJECTS

African immigrants have been uniquely affected by the coronavirus crisis. There is a need for researchers, health care providers and the health care system to understand their experiences and develop culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions.
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RESOURCES

African immigrants are among the fastest growing immigrant groups and are a rapidly growing segment of the black community. Studies have shown disparities in health outcomes for mental health, chronic diseases, and infectious diseases.
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