Psychometric Scales of the Strong Black Woman Construct Evaluating Stress-Related Health Disparities among African American Women: A Scoping Review

African American women face significantly higher rates of stress-related chronic health conditions compared to their White counterparts. They are more prone to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other stress-related ailments, which are exacerbated by repeated exposure to stressors. Research over the past 2 decades has underscored the links between psychological stress and adverse health outcomes in African American women, elucidating the intricate relationships among stress, health behaviors, and psychophysiological processes. Notably, stress in African American women, including race-related and gender-related stress, has been associated with inadequate physical activity and stress-related eating behaviors, contributing to increased risk for obesity and chronic illness.