Does social correlate of the chronic stress of perceived racism among Black women?
The high prevalence of perceived racism in this study population warrants further examination of this stressor as a potential determinant of racial health disparities. Higher education and income do not appear to protect women from experiencing racism and feeling hopeless or powerless in response.
Elevated sleep heart rate is significantly associated with increased arterial stiffness in CKD patients. Further investigation is needed to explore the potential benefits of sleep heart rate lowering therapy in this patient group.