Understanding Where the Generational Trauma Stems From.
Understanding Where the Generational Trauma Stems From.
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A brief history on human expirementation
A brief history on human expirementation
According to Vicki O. Wittenstein's book For The Good of Mankind? “From the late 1700s to the 1940s U.S doctors experimented not only on orphans but also other powerless people such as African American slaves, the poor, and the mentally ill.”
Tuskegee Experiment
Effects it Had
Effects it Had
Human experimentation had effects on both the victims of these experiment but also their families. the effects of the horrible things done to them was more than just physical. To this day the generational trauma and fear of medical practitioner persists.
Physical and Mental Health effects
Physical and Mental Health effects
The men who participated in the Tuskegee Experiment suffered physical and mental health consequences as a result of being left untreated for syphilis. Many of them died from the disease or its complications, while others suffered from blindness, heart disease, and other conditions. The participants' wives and children also experienced the effects of the disease, as syphilis can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy.
Trust Issues
Trust Issues
The Tuskegee Experiment eroded the trust of African Americans in the medical establishment, and this mistrust continues to affect the relationship between the community and healthcare providers. The legacy of the experiment has made some African Americans reluctant to participate in medical research or seek medical treatment.
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