| Affiliations: | College of Health Professions and Sciences |
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Shanté Jeune, PhD
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Team Size:
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3 |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Team Member Qualifications:
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Required: Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work independently and collaboratively, Time management skills, and Availability to attend team meetings and contribute consistently throughout the research timeline Preferred: Familiarity with basic research methods (e.g., literature reviews, survey development, data entry), Experience with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Qualtrics, or SPSS, Interest in diet and nutrition, and Previous experience in community engagement or volunteer-based service projects |
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Description:
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Black women are more likely to become caregivers sooner and report higher levels of caregiver burden compared to their racial/ethnic counterparts. Although caregiving can be considered a fulfilling role, it can also come with significant emotional, physical, and psychological stress that can be attributed to poorer health outcomes. However, there is a gap in the literature that quantitatively explores the implications of caregiver-induced stress in this population's diet quality and eating behaviors. This study aims to examine the effects of caregiver-induced stress on diet quality and eating behaviors among Black women caregivers. Findings from this study can be used to develop theory-based interventions to alleviate caregiver-induced stress and improve diet quality and eating behaviors among Black women. |