TY  - JOUR
AU  - Spates, Kamesha
AU  - Hicks, Siobhán
AU  - Mauerman, Bethanie
AU  - Evans, Na’Tasha
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/04/07
TI  - A Qualitative Exploration: Black Women Living with Depression
JO  - OBM Integrative and Complementary Medicine
SP  - 013
VL  - 11
IS  - 02
AB  - Studies show Black women exhibit distinct depression symptoms and treatment experiences compared to other groups, often facing underdiagnosis and inadequate care. Unfortunately, knowledge about Black women with depression has been underexplored. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of Black women’s experiences living with clinical depression. To address this objective, we conducted a survey among 28 Black women aged 18 years and older (mean age = 35) residing in the United States, utilizing open-ended questions administered through Qualtrics. The data was analyzed using a thematic analytical approach to identify emerging themes. Three primary themes emerged from the analysis (1) The Legacy of Scientific Racism, (2) Profiling and Underdiagnosis in Healthcare Settings, and (3) Stigma at the Crossroads of Community and Care. These results indicate a pressing need for healthcare providers to offer culturally appropriate services and to focus on eliminating racism and discrimination within patient care.
SN  - 2573-4393
UR  - https://doi.org/10.21926/obm.icm.2602013
DO  - 10.21926/obm.icm.2602013
ID  - Spates2026
ER  -