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Limitations of Buffering Strategies Against Discrimination
While personal resources like social support and coping mechanisms can lessen the harm caused by discrimination, they are not a complete solution and cannot erase all negative impacts. Therefore, systemic approaches, such as vigilant anti-discrimination efforts and legal protections for vulnerable populations, remain essential for addressing the root causes of discrimination-related stress and its health consequences.
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A public health organization observes that a specific minority group in a city reports higher levels of chronic stress and related health problems, which are strongly linked to their regular experiences with discrimination in housing and employment. The organization wants to design an intervention to address this. Which of the following approaches represents the most effective and comprehensive strategy for creating lasting change?
A public health organization observes that a specific minority group in a city reports higher levels of chronic stress and related health problems, which are strongly linked to their regular experiences with discrimination in housing and employment. The organization wants to design an intervention to address this. Which of the following approaches represents the most effective and comprehensive strategy for creating lasting change?