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Hildt-Ciupińska K. Self-assessment of health and care for health among employed men in Poland. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2024; 30:774-781. [PMID: 39011554 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2369395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
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Objectives. Self-assessment of health is one of the most important factors determining manifestations in care for health, expressed in health-promoting behaviours. The way a person takes care of their health affects not only their health but also their well-being, quality of life and work ability. This study aimed to present results regarding self-assessment of health and care for health and the relationship with work ability in a group of working men aged 20-65 years. Methods. The sample of 600 men were assessed using a survey. The work ability index was used to measure work ability. An original survey was developed, which included questions about self-assessment of health and taking care of health, motives for taking care of health, physical activity, healthy eating and smoking. Results. Most men rated their health well and declared that they took care of it. Low health scores were obtained among overweight men, men without physical activity, men with unhealthy nutrition and smokers. High self-rated health was associated with good work ability. Conclusions. There is a constant need to make men of all ages aware of the role of individual health care in maintaining good health and high work ability.
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Fenton S, Ashton LM, Lee DCW, Collins CE. Gender differences in diet quality and the association between diet quality and BMI: an analysis in young Australian adults who completed the Healthy Eating Quiz. J Hum Nutr Diet 2024; 37:943-951. [PMID: 38664922 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.13309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Many young adults report poor diet quality. However, research evaluating whether young adult males and females differ in diet quality is limited. Additionally, although diet quality has a known inverse association with body mass index (BMI), it is unclear whether this association is observed in young adults and whether it varies by gender. The present study aimed to evaluate gender differences in diet quality in young adults, as well as the associations between diet quality and BMI. METHODS Data collected via the Healthy Eating Quiz (HEQ) in respondents aged 18-35 years between July 2019 and December 2021 were analysed, including demographics, and diet quality calculated using the Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS). Differences in characteristics were analysed using a two-sample t-test, chi-squared and one-way analysis of covariance. Linear regressions were performed to estimate associations between diet quality and BMI. An interaction term was included in the model to test differences between genders. RESULTS The respondents (n = 28,969) were predominantly female (70.8%) with a mean ± SD age of 25.9 ± 5.0 years and BMI of 24.6 ± 5.2 kg/m2. The mean ± SD ARFS was significantly different between females and males (33.1 ± 8.6 vs. 31.4 ± 9.3 points out of 70; p < 0.001). Diet quality had a small, significant inverse association with BMI in both genders. The interaction effect between diet quality score and gender in predicting BMI was significant (p < 0.001), suggesting the impact of diet quality on BMI varies by gender, with lower diet quality more strongly associated with higher BMI in females compared to males. CONCLUSION Interventions that target young adults are needed to improve diet quality and its potential contribution to BMI status. As a result of the small observed effect sizes, caution should be applied in interpreting these findings.
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- Sasha Fenton
- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- Food and Nutrition Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- Food and Nutrition Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- School of Education, College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- Food and Nutrition Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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Wippold GM, Abshire DA, Wilson DK, Woods T, Zarrett N, Griffith DM. Shop Talk: A Qualitative Study to Understand Peer Health-related Communication Among Black Men at the Barbershop. Ann Behav Med 2024; 58:498-505. [PMID: 38815252 PMCID: PMC11185087 DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaae027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND While successful health promotion efforts among Black men have been implemented at barbershops, the focus has largely been on outcomes as opposed to the processes by which outcomes are produced. An understanding of processes can be leveraged in the design and implementation of future efforts to improve the health of Black men. PURPOSE The objectives of the present study were to: (i) understand peer-derived sources of health-related support at the barbershop and (ii) understand the role of the barbershop in promoting health among Black men. METHODS Seven focus groups were conducted at barbershops used predominately by Black men. Each focus group lasted between 45 and 60 min. Using a thematic approach, each focus group was independently coded by two coders using a codebook derived from an inductive and deductive approach. The results were confirmed with members of the community advisory board. RESULTS Three themes emerged: (i) dynamic and candid exchange of health-related support at the barbershop; (ii) tailored forms of health-related and judgment-free communication that provide encouragement and increase motivation; and (iii) characteristics of a supportive environment at the barbershop that facilitate health-related communication. CONCLUSIONS The findings of the present study offer a potential pathway for public health efforts seeking to improve health among Black men. Those interested in designing and implementing these efforts can create tailored programs for Black men by recognizing and leveraging the unique dynamics of health-related conversations at the barbershop.
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- Guillermo M Wippold
- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- College of Nursing, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Healthy Mind, Body, and Family Foundation, Sumter, South Carolina, USA
- Main Attraction Barbershop, Sumter, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Health, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
- Center for Men’s Health Equity, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
- Racial Justice Institute, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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Shaw AR, Vidoni ED, Key MN, Yates BA, Thorpe R. Using Focus Groups to Explore Older Black Men's Perception of Dietary Interventions. Am J Mens Health 2024; 18:15579883241241973. [PMID: 38613210 PMCID: PMC11015773 DOI: 10.1177/15579883241241973] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Older Black men are underrepresented in research despite being disproportionately affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD) and cardiovascular (CV) risk factors related to AD compared with non-Hispanic Whites. Although dietary interventions have shown promise to reduce modifiable CV risk factors related to AD, Black Americans have lower adherence likely due to lack of cultural considerations. Using a noninterventional convergent parallel mixed-methods approach, this study examined the cultural contexts that inform perceptions of dietary interventions among older Midwestern Black men. All participants completed an online demographic and dietary habit survey prior to focus group discussions. Two focus group discussion sessions were conducted with a total of 10 cognitively normal Black men aged 55 years and older. Survey data were analyzed using a frequency analysis and qualitative data were analyzed using a six-step thematic analysis process. Most men indicated having hypertension (N = 7, 77.8%) and currently not following a dietary eating pattern (N = 8, 88.9%). Emerging themes identified included (1) knowledge of dementia, (2) perceptions of dietary interventions, (3) barriers impacting participation in dietary interventions, and (4) overcoming barriers to engage Black men in dietary interventions. Findings from this study should inform the design of future dietary interventions for AD prevention to enhance participation among older Black men.
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- Ashley R. Shaw
- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA
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- Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Society, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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DeGue S, Singleton R, Kearns M. A Qualitative Analysis of Beliefs about Masculinity and Gender Socialization among US Mothers and Fathers of School-Age Boys. PSYCHOLOGY OF MEN & MASCULINITY 2023; 25:152-164. [PMID: 38799185 PMCID: PMC11120519 DOI: 10.1037/men0000450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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Internalization of culturally dominant masculine gender role norms can have harmful impacts on the physical and emotional health of men and boys. Although parents play an important role in influencing gender-related beliefs in their children, limited research has examined how contemporary parents conceptualize masculinity and their role in gender socialization. The current study conducted 13 focus groups with Black, Latino, and White parents (N = 83) of school-age boys from rural and urban areas in a large southeastern state in the US. Parent beliefs about masculinity existed across a spectrum from "rigid" (representing narrow, culturally dominant masculine norms) to "flexible" (defining a broader set of behaviors and attitudes as masculine). In general, more flexible beliefs were expressed by mothers than fathers, and by White than Black and Latino parents. Most parents reacted positively to messages about potential harms associated with restrictive masculinity norms; however, many saw these issues primarily as parenting challenges (e.g., teaching boys to resist negative peer influences) rather than related to gender socialization. Some unique themes also emerged within racial/ethnic groups, with Black parents noting the impact of racial discrimination on societal expectations for Black men and fathers, and Latino parents describing generational shifts towards more equitable gender role attitudes and parenting practices. These findings highlight the need for more complex and nuanced messages about masculinity norms and their relationship to health and well-being and can help inform the development of interventions to promote healthy masculine gender socialization, increase health equity, and prevent injury and violence.
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- Sarah DeGue
- Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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- Division of Violence Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Abshire DA, Wippold GM, Wilson DK, Pinto BM, Probst JC, Hardin JW. A qualitative study of ecological and motivational factors to inform weight management interventions for Black men in the rural South of the United States. Soc Sci Med 2023; 326:115898. [PMID: 37087973 PMCID: PMC10354809 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.115898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVE Black men in the rural South of the United States (US) are underrepresented in weight management behavioral trials. Qualitative research is needed to inform interventions that can reduce obesity and health disparities in this population. We explored how intrapersonal, social, and environmental factors affect motivation and weight-related behaviors and how to culturally adapt behavioral interventions for Black men in the rural South. METHODS We conducted individual telephone interviews with 23 Black men (mean age 50 ± 14 years) with overweight or obesity living in rural South Carolina communities in 2020 and 2021. Interviews were audio recorded, professionally transcribed, and coded by two men's health researchers who achieved an intercoder reliability of 70%. Content analysis using QSR NVivo 12 was used to generate themes using deductive and inductive approaches. RESULTS Physical health and health behaviors were perceived as key determinants of overall health. Family, friends, and other social contacts often provided positive social support that increased motivation but also hindered motivation by engaging in behaviors men were trying to avoid. Younger participants had stronger views of rural environments not supporting healthy lifestyles, which compounded personal challenges such as time constraints and lack of motivation. Comfort was discussed as a critical program consideration, and gender concordance among program participants and facilitators was perceived as promoting comfort. Participants noted preferences and benefits of in-person, group programs emphasizing physical activity, and younger participants more strongly endorsed programs that incorporated sports and competition. CONCLUSIONS Findings from this study provide important evidence to inform the development of weight management interventions for Black men in the rural US South. Based on these findings, an innovative, competitive "football-themed" weight management program promoting peer support and integrating competitive physical activities is being evaluated for younger Black men in the rural South.
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- Demetrius A Abshire
- University of South Carolina College of Nursing, 1601 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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- University of South Carolina, Department of Psychology, Barnwell College 224, 1512 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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- University of South Carolina, Department of Psychology, Barnwell College 224, 1512 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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- University of South Carolina College of Nursing, 1601 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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- University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, 915 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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- University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health, 915 Greene Street, Columbia, SC, 29208, USA.
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Howell BM, Peterson JR, Corbett S. Where Are All the Men? A Qualitative Review of the Barriers, Facilitators, and Recommendations to Older Male Participation in Health Promotion Interventions. Am J Health Promot 2023; 37:386-400. [PMID: 36317258 DOI: 10.1177/08901171221123053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Older men have lower participation rates than females in health promotion interventions. We conducted a qualitative review of 20 years of existing research across a variety of academic search databases to outline the barriers, facilitators, and recommendations for this imbalance. DATA SOURCE A systematic search was conducted across Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, and Web of Science from dates January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2020. STUDY INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION CRITERIA Abstracts were screened based on: original research, English language, recruitment or participation, health promotion or health program, and male gender. DATA EXTRACTION Of 1194 initial search results, 383 article abstracts were thoroughly screened for inclusion and 26 articles met inclusion criteria. SYNTHESIS Included studies were coded and analyzed using Grounded Theory. RESULTS Barriers included masculine gender roles as well as program scope, environment, and gender of the instructors and other participants. Facilitators included creating social groups of older males that participate in a variety of activities together, including hobbies and health promotion, over a long period of time. CONCLUSION Health promotion interventions should involve men in all aspects of program planning and implementation, take into account men's existing relationships and interests to create gender-sensitive programming, and clearly delineate the benefits to participation.
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- Britteny M Howell
- Division of Population Health Sciences, 3291University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, USA
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- Department of Psychology, 11414University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, AK, USA
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- Division of Population Health Sciences, 3291University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK, USA
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Botchway M, Turner-McGrievy GM, Crimarco A, Wilson MJ, Davey M, Wilcox S, Frongillo EA. "They Eat What They Eat, I Eat What I Eat": Examining the Perspectives and Experiences of African Americans Who Adopt Plant-Based Diets. Am J Lifestyle Med 2022; 16:363-373. [PMID: 35706596 PMCID: PMC9189578 DOI: 10.1177/1559827620908850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Adopting a plant-rich or plant-based diet is one of the major recommendations for addressing obesity, overweight, and related health conditions in the United States. Currently, research on African Americans' food choices in the context of plant-based diets is limited. The primary aim of this study was to understand food-related experiences and perceptions of African Americans who were participating in the Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) study, a culturally tailored dietary intervention focused on increasing the consumption of plant-based foods. The roles of gender and ethnicity were also examined to identify how eating patterns were chosen or maintained. Twenty-one African American adults in South Carolina, who were randomly assigned to either a vegan diet (n = 11) or a low-fat omnivorous diet (n = 10) in the NEW Soul study, completed one-on-one, qualitative interviews. Emerging themes included awareness, being in control, and identity. The study revealed that access to social support and coping strategies for addressing negative comments about plant-based food choices may be important components to include in future nutrition interventions focused on African Americans.
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- Marian Botchway
- Marian Botchway, PhD, Eck Institute for
Global Health, University of Notre Dame, 4143 Jenkins Nanovic Halls, Notre Dame,
IN 46556; e-mail:
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and
Behavior (MB, GMTM, AC, MJW, MD, EAF)
- Department of Exercise Science & Prevention
Research Center (SW)
- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
- Present address: Marian Botchway, Eck Institute for
Global Health, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; Anthony Crimarco,
Stanford Prevention Center, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and
Behavior (MB, GMTM, AC, MJW, MD, EAF)
- Department of Exercise Science & Prevention
Research Center (SW)
- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
- Present address: Marian Botchway, Eck Institute for
Global Health, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; Anthony Crimarco,
Stanford Prevention Center, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and
Behavior (MB, GMTM, AC, MJW, MD, EAF)
- Department of Exercise Science & Prevention
Research Center (SW)
- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
- Present address: Marian Botchway, Eck Institute for
Global Health, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; Anthony Crimarco,
Stanford Prevention Center, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and
Behavior (MB, GMTM, AC, MJW, MD, EAF)
- Department of Exercise Science & Prevention
Research Center (SW)
- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
- Present address: Marian Botchway, Eck Institute for
Global Health, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; Anthony Crimarco,
Stanford Prevention Center, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and
Behavior (MB, GMTM, AC, MJW, MD, EAF)
- Department of Exercise Science & Prevention
Research Center (SW)
- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
- Present address: Marian Botchway, Eck Institute for
Global Health, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; Anthony Crimarco,
Stanford Prevention Center, Palo Alto, California
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- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and
Behavior (MB, GMTM, AC, MJW, MD, EAF)
- Department of Exercise Science & Prevention
Research Center (SW)
- Arnold School of Public Health, University of South
Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina
- Present address: Marian Botchway, Eck Institute for
Global Health, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; Anthony Crimarco,
Stanford Prevention Center, Palo Alto, California
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Zeng C, Zhang J, Sun X, Li Z, Weissman S, Olatosi B, Li X. County-level predictors of retention in care status among people living with HIV in South Carolina from 2010 to 2016: a data-driven approach. AIDS 2021; 35:S53-S64. [PMID: 33867489 PMCID: PMC8098716 DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000002832] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the geospatial variation of retention in care (RIC) across the counties in South Carolina (SC) from 2010 to 2016 and identify the relevant county-level predictors. DESIGN Aggregated data on county-level RIC among HIV patients from 2010 to 2016 were retrieved from an electronic HIV/AIDS reporting system in SC Department of Health and Environmental Control. Sociological framework of health was used to select potential county-level predictors from multiple public datasets. METHODS Geospatial mapping was used to display the spatial heterogeneity of county-level RIC rate in SC. Generalized linear mixed effect regression with least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) was employed to identify county-level predictors related to the change of RIC status over time. Confusion matrix and area under the curve statistics were used to evaluate model performance. RESULTS More than half of the counties had their RIC rates lower than the national average. The change of county-level RIC rate from 2010 to 2016 was not significant, and spatial heterogeneity in RIC rate was identified. A total of 22 of the 31 county-level predictors were selected by LASSO for predicting county-level RIC status. Counties with lower collective efficacy, larger proportions of men and/or persons with high education were more likely to have their RIC rates lower than the national average. In contrast, numbers of accessible mental health centres were positively related to county-level RIC status. CONCLUSION Spatial variation in RIC could be identified, and county-level factors associated with accessible healthcare facilities and social capital significantly contributed to these variations. Structural and individual interventions targeting these factors are needed to improve the county-level RIC and reduce the spatial variation in HIV care.
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- Chengbo Zeng
- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, University of South Carolina
- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
- University of South Carolina Big Data Health Science Center
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, University of South Carolina
- University of South Carolina Big Data Health Science Center
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, University of South Carolina
- University of South Carolina Big Data Health Science Center
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Arnold School of Public Health
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- University of South Carolina Big Data Health Science Center
- Geoinformation and Big Data Research Lab, Department of Geography, College of Arts and Sciences
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- University of South Carolina Big Data Health Science Center
- School of Medicine, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, University of South Carolina
- University of South Carolina Big Data Health Science Center
- Department of Health Services, Policy, and Management, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- South Carolina SmartState Center for Healthcare Quality, University of South Carolina
- Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina
- University of South Carolina Big Data Health Science Center
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Griffith DM, Jaeger EC. Mighty men: A faith-based weight loss intervention to reduce cancer risk in African American men. Adv Cancer Res 2020; 146:189-217. [PMID: 32241389 DOI: 10.1016/bs.acr.2020.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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According to the American Cancer Society's guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention, weight control, eating practices and physical activity are second only to tobacco use as modifiable determinants of cancer risk. However, no evidence-based interventions have been targeted to African American men or tailored to individual African American men's preferences, needs or identities. The goal of this chapter is to describe the rationale for the components, aims and setting of Mighty Men: A Faith-Based Weight Loss Intervention for African American Men. We begin by discussing the rationale for focusing on weight loss in the context of cancer prevention, and argue that obesity and obesogenic behaviors are important yet modifiable determinants of cancer risk. Next, we briefly review the scarce literature on interventions to promote healthy eating, physical activity and weight loss in our population of interest, and then discuss the rationale for conducting the intervention in faith- based organizations rather than other common settings for recruiting African American men. We conclude with a discussion of the conceptual foundations and components of Mighty Men, and discuss our focus and goals in the context of the larger literature in this area.
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- Derek M Griffith
- Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States; Center for Medicine, Health and Society, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States.
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- Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States
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Hildt-Ciupińska K, Pawłowska-Cyprysiak K. Positive Health Behaviors and Their Determinants Among Men Active on the Labor Market in Poland. Am J Mens Health 2020; 14:1557988319899236. [PMID: 32003283 PMCID: PMC7099675 DOI: 10.1177/1557988319899236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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This paper reports on results from research conducted on health behaviors
undertaken of men. Health behavior is one of the determinants of our health. The
way in which people care for their health affects not only their health, but
also their well-being, quality of life, and work ability. The lifestyle and
health behavior have a significant impact on health, whereas a lack of
pro-health behavior may cause the risk of many diseases and mortality,
especially among men. The aim of the study was to define the determinants of
positive health behaviors among men aged 20–65, active on the labor market. To check the attitudes of men toward health and health behavior, a
questionnaire-based research has been carried out among 600 men active on the
labor market. Several tools were used: Positive Health Behaviour Scale
(Woynarowska-Sołdan & Węziak-Białowolska, 2012), Work Ability Index (Tuomi
et al., 1998), work–life balance—with the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire
(subscale “Work-home conflict”) (Kristensen & Borg, 2005), Multidimensional
Health Locus of Control (Wallston & Wallston, 1978, in polish adaptation
Juczyński, 2001), Inventory for Psychological Sex Assessment (Kuczyńska, 2012)
and Personal Values (Juczyński, 2001), and questionnaire “Work conditions”
(developed in CIOPPIB). These studies have shown which factors determine their health behavior. The
positive health behaviors of men were associated with good economic status, high
self-assessment of care for health, positive opinions about life and work, and
masculinity. They were also white-collar workers with good work ability.
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- Katarzyna Hildt-Ciupińska
- Department of Ergonomics, Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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Siahpush M, Robbins RE, Ramos AK, Michaud TL, Clarke MA, King KM. Does Difference in Physical Activity Between Blacks and Whites Vary by Sex, Income, Education, and Region of Residence? Results from 2008 to 2017 National Health Interview Surveys. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2019; 6:883-891. [PMID: 31004290 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-019-00586-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 03/21/2019] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine how the effect of race (Black versus White) on meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines varies by sex, income, education, and region of residence. METHODS We pooled data from 10 consecutive years (2008 to 2017) of the National Health Interview Survey. We used logistic regression to assess the extent to which the effect of race on meeting the U.S. federal guidelines for PA varies by sex, income, education, and region, after controlling for several health-related variables. The analysis sample size was 225,600 (102,348 men and 123,252 women). RESULTS Race and most of the other covariates interacted with sex in their effect on meeting PA guidelines; therefore, separate models for men and women were estimated. In each model, race interacted with income and region, but not with education. Among men, Blacks were more likely to meet PA guidelines than Whites in nearly all income categories and regions. The race effect was weakest among the poor and in the Northeast region. Among women, Blacks were generally less likely than Whites to meet the guidelines and the race effect was largest among the poor and in the Northeast region. CONCLUSION This study showed that the difference between Blacks and Whites in the extent to which they adhere to federal PA guidelines varies by sex, income, and region of residence. Black women whole live below the poverty threshold are less likely than other demographic groups to meet the PA guidelines. Targeted interventions to promote PA among this population group are warranted.
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- Mohammad Siahpush
- Department of Health Promotion, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center; 984365 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-4365, USA.
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- Department of Health Promotion, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center; 984365 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-4365, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center; 984365 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-4365, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center; 984365 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-4365, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center; 982265 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-2265, USA
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- Department of Health Promotion, College of Public Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center; 984365 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198-4365, USA
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Mackenzie S. Reframing masculinity: structural vulnerability and HIV among black men who have sex with men and women. CULTURE, HEALTH & SEXUALITY 2019; 21:175-187. [PMID: 29669484 DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2018.1459845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This paper calls for a critical reframing of masculinity as an intersectional construct in the HIV epidemic and in public health. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with a sample of 56 Black men who have sex with men and women in the San Francisco Bay Area. Men described their sexual identities and practices via complex narratives of masculinity that drew on subordinated and resourceful adaptations to the structural effects of racism, economic marginalisation and homophobia. By focusing on men whose experience of masculinity operates outside fixed identity categories, the paper draws attention to the intersectionality that is, by necessity, constitutive of men's lived experiences. Findings suggest the value of an integrative framework for understanding Black masculinities as processes and practices simultaneously informed by structural inequalities (racism, economic marginalisation and/or homophobia, in particular) and cultural meanings of gender. By utilising an intersectional approach, public health and sociology can better understand the concurrent resilience and vulnerability of masculinities, while building an interdisciplinary understanding of the symbolic role of Black masculinities in the USA, as well as a means by which to promote health and well-being in and through these gendered contexts.
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- Sonja Mackenzie
- a Public Health Program , Santa Clara University , Santa Clara , USA
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Amuneke-Nze CG, Bamgbade BA, Barner JC. An Investigation of Health Management Perceptions and Wellness Behaviors in African American Males in Central Texas. Am J Mens Health 2019; 13:1557988318813490. [PMID: 30428764 PMCID: PMC6775563 DOI: 10.1177/1557988318813490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Revised: 10/06/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Little is known regarding interventions that incorporate health management perceptions among African American (AA) men, to reduce the risk for developing various medical conditions. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), the study objective was to better understand health-care perceptions of AA men by assessing participants' attitudes, subjective norms (SNs), and perceived behavioral control (PBC) regarding health management. AA adult males in Texas were recruited to participate in one of four qualitative focus groups. The TPB was used to assess participants' attitudes (advantages/disadvantages), SNs (approvers/disapprovers), and PBC (enablers/barriers) regarding health management. All four sessions were audiotaped, transcribed, and independently analyzed by researchers to identify major themes. Participants ( n = 23) were 45.2 ± 16.2 years of age (range 24-74). Regarding attitudes toward health management, participants viewed increased longevity and avoiding future health problems as advantages; however, increased cost, lack of confidence in health care, and social pressures were disadvantages. Regarding SNs, parents and children were positive influencers, while spouses and coworkers were both positive and negative influencers. For PBC, a support system and health awareness were identified as enablers, while medical mistrust, fear, and culture were barriers. The results convey that health management behaviors in AA males are multifaceted. Health-care providers should seek to understand these factors, discuss these issues with AA males, and integrate treatment strategies that are culturally informed and patient centered. Findings from this study may be used to develop targeted interventions that improve health outcomes for AA males.
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- Chibuokem G. Amuneke-Nze
- Division of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy and Health Systems Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Health Outcomes and Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA
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Robinson MA, Jones-Eversley S, Moore SE, Ravenell J, Adedoyin AC. Black Male Mental Health and the Black Church: Advancing a Collaborative Partnership and Research Agenda. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2018; 57:1095-1107. [PMID: 29417396 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-018-0570-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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This article explores the role the Black Church could play in facilitating spiritually sensitive, culturally relevant and gender-specific services to address the mental health and well-being of Black males. The help-seeking behaviors of Black men are examined as the authors offer two theories: the body, mind, spirit, environment, social, transcendent, and health, illness, men, and masculinities that may assist the Black Church in functioning as an effective support networks for healthy Black male mental health. Next, the authors discuss implications for practice, research, and education, and lastly, eight recommendations for Black Church leadership, social workers, and mental health professionals are also discussed.
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- Michael A Robinson
- University of Georgia School of Social Work, 279 Williams Street, Athens, GA, 30602, USA.
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- Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work, 214 Oppenheimer Hall, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- NYU Langone Medical Center, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY, 10016, USA
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Mitchell JA, Cadet T, Burke S, Williams ED, Alvarez D. The Paradoxical Impact of Companionship on the Mental Health of Older African American Men. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2018; 73:230-239. [PMID: 28977531 PMCID: PMC5927098 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbx089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 06/06/2017] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Objectives African Americans comprise 9% of the 46 million U.S. adults over age 65. Two thirds of older African American men (AAM) reside with companions. This study investigated the assumption that frequent contact with companions confers mainly health-related benefits for AAM. Methods Utilizing secondary data from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center, the relationship between older AAM's mental health and related conditions (depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances), companion living arrangements, and frequency of contact with the participants for 3,423 older AAM and their 1,161 companions, was examined. Results The mean age of participants and companions was 74 years and 90% of AAM lived in a private residence. Logistic regression models indicated that an increased risk for anxiety was found when companions lived in (OR = 1.66), called daily (OR = 1.089), or visited daily (OR = 1.079). Finally, AAM had an increased likelihood of nonmedical sleep disturbances when companions lived in (OR = 1.67), called daily (1.105), or visited daily (1.078). Discussion The frequency of contact with companions may be consequential for select mental health outcomes and associated physiological conditions for older AAM; the timing of contact requires further investigation.
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- Simmons College School of Social Work, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Florida International University, Miami
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- Florida International University, Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work, Miami
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Lin AW, Dollahite JS, Sobal J, Lujan ME. Health-related knowledge, beliefs and self-efficacy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Hum Reprod 2017; 33:91-100. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/dex351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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- Annie W Lin
- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, 244 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, 244 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, 244 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, 244 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA
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Imm KR, Williams F, Housten AJ, Colditz GA, Drake BF, Gilbert KL, Yang L. African American prostate cancer survivorship: Exploring the role of social support in quality of life after radical prostatectomy. J Psychosoc Oncol 2017; 35:409-423. [PMID: 28398149 PMCID: PMC5683844 DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2017.1294641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the African American prostate cancer survivorship experience following radical prostatectomy and factors contributing to quality of life during survival. Design: African American men who were part of a larger prostate cancer cohort were invited to participate in a focus group. Eighteen open-ended questions were designed by the study team and an experienced moderator to elicit participants' survivorship experiences. Results: Twelve men consented to participate in the study. Emergent themes included views of prostate cancer in the African American community, perceptions of normalcy, emotional side effects following radical prostatectomy, and social support involvement and impact during recovery. Conclusions: Previous findings suggest that African American men may experience more distress than Caucasian men when facing typical prostate cancer side effects. Traditional masculine role norms and negative perceptions of “disease disclosure” in the African American community could be contributing to the distress reported by some in this study. Strengthening social support systems by promoting more prosocial coping and help-seeking behaviors early in the survivorship journey may help bypass the detrimental health effects associated with masculine role identification, resulting in improved quality of life throughout the lengthy survival period anticipated for these men.
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- Kellie R Imm
- a Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery , Washington University School of Medicine , Saint Louis , MO , USA
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- a Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery , Washington University School of Medicine , Saint Louis , MO , USA.,b Department of Health Services Management and Policy , East Tennessee State University , Johnson City , TN , USA
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- a Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery , Washington University School of Medicine , Saint Louis , MO , USA.,c Division of Cancer Prevention & Population Sciences, Department of Health Services Research , University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center , Houston , TX , USA
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- a Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery , Washington University School of Medicine , Saint Louis , MO , USA.,d Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center , Saint Louis , MO , USA
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- a Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery , Washington University School of Medicine , Saint Louis , MO , USA.,d Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center , Saint Louis , MO , USA
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- e Department of Behavioral Science and Health Education , Saint Louis University , Saint Louis , MO , USA
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- a Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Surgery , Washington University School of Medicine , Saint Louis , MO , USA.,f Department of Epidemiology, Center for Public Health , Medical University of Vienna , Vienna , Austria
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Mortality Among Black Men in the USA. J Racial Ethn Health Disparities 2017; 5:50-61. [PMID: 28236289 DOI: 10.1007/s40615-017-0341-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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IMPORTANCE Black men have the lowest life expectancy of all major ethnic-sex populations in the USA, yet no recent studies have comprehensively examined black male mortality. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to analyze recent mortality trends for black men, including black to white (B to W) disparities. DESIGN The study design was national mortality surveillance for 2000 to 2014. SETTING The setting was the USA. POPULATION All black non-Hispanic males aged ≥15 years old in the USA, including institutionalized persons, were included. EXPOSURE The 15 leading causes of death were analyzed. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Linear regression of log-transformed annual age-adjusted death rates was used to calculate average annual percent change (AAPC) in mortality. Black to white (B to W) disparity rate ratios (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were compared for 2000 and 2014. The most recent available social and economic profile data were obtained from the U.S. Census of Population. RESULTS The top five causes of death for black men in 2014, with percentage of total deaths, were (1) heart disease (24.8%), (2) cancer (23.0%), (3) unintentional injuries (5.8%), (4) stroke (5.1%), and (5) homicide (4.3%). Significant mortality declines for 12 of the 15 leading causes occurred through 2014, with the strongest decline for HIV/AIDS (AAPC -8.0, 95% CI -8.8 to -7.1). Only Alzheimer's disease, ranked #15, significantly increased (AAPC +2.5, 95% CI +1.4 to +3.7). Significant black disadvantage persisted for 10 of the 15 leading causes in 2014, including homicide (RR = 10.43, 95% CI 9.98 to 10.89), HIV/AIDS (RR = 8.01, 95% CI 7.50 to 8.54), diabetes (RR = 1.88, 95% CI 1.82 to 1.93), and stroke (RR = 1.61, 95% CI 1.57 to 1.65). The B to W disparity did not improve for heart disease (RR 1.24 in 2000 vs. RR 1.23 in 2014), but did improve for cancer (RR 1.39 in 2000 vs. 1.20 in 2014). Death rates were significantly lower in black men for five causes, including unintentional injuries (RR = 0.83, 95% CI 0.80 to 0.84), chronic lower respiratory diseases (RR = 0.75, 95% CI 0.73 to 0.78), and suicide (RR = 0.37, 95% CI 0.35 to 0.39). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Total mortality significantly declined for black men from 2000 to 2014, and the overall B to W disparity narrowed to RR = 1.21 (95% CI 1.20 to 1.23) in 2014. However, significant black disadvantages relative to white men persisted for 10 leading causes of death.
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Kelly S, Martin S, Kuhn I, Cowan A, Brayne C, Lafortune L. Barriers and Facilitators to the Uptake and Maintenance of Healthy Behaviours by People at Mid-Life: A Rapid Systematic Review. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0145074. [PMID: 26815199 PMCID: PMC4731386 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0145074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 172] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 11/26/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With an ageing population, there is an increasing societal impact of ill health in later life. People who adopt healthy behaviours are more likely to age successfully. To engage people in health promotion initiatives in mid-life, a good understanding is needed of why people do not undertake healthy behaviours or engage in unhealthy ones. METHODS Searches were conducted to identify systematic reviews and qualitative or longitudinal cohort studies that reported mid-life barriers and facilitators to healthy behaviours. Mid-life ranged from 40 to 64 years, but younger adults in disadvantaged or minority groups were also eligible to reflect potential earlier disease onset. Two reviewers independently conducted reference screening and study inclusion. Included studies were assessed for quality. Barriers and facilitators were identified and synthesised into broader themes to allow comparisons across behavioural risks. FINDINGS From 16,426 titles reviewed, 28 qualitative studies, 11 longitudinal cohort studies and 46 systematic reviews were included. Evidence was found relating to uptake and maintenance of physical activity, diet and eating behaviours, smoking, alcohol, eye care, and other health promoting behaviours and grouped into six themes: health and quality of life, sociocultural factors, the physical environment, access, psychological factors, evidence relating to health inequalities. Most of the available evidence was from developed countries. Barriers that recur across different health behaviours include lack of time (due to family, household and occupational responsibilities), access issues (to transport, facilities and resources), financial costs, entrenched attitudes and behaviours, restrictions in the physical environment, low socioeconomic status, lack of knowledge. Facilitators include a focus on enjoyment, health benefits including healthy ageing, social support, clear messages, and integration of behaviours into lifestyle. Specific issues relating to population and culture were identified relating to health inequalities. CONCLUSIONS The barriers and facilitators identified can inform the design of tailored interventions for people in mid-life.
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- Sarah Kelly
- Institute of Public Health, Forvie Site, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Box 113 Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Public Health, Forvie Site, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Box 113 Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR, United Kingdom
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- University of Cambridge Medical Library, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Box 111 Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SP, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Public Health, Forvie Site, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Box 113 Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Public Health, Forvie Site, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Box 113 Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Public Health, Forvie Site, University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Box 113 Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR, United Kingdom
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Reynolds GL, Fisher DG, Dyo M, Huckabay LM. Using the Bem and Klein Grid Scores to Predict Health Services Usage by Men. Behav Med 2016; 42:143-9. [PMID: 27337618 PMCID: PMC4979744 DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2016.1154003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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We examined the association between scores on the Bem Sex Roles Inventory (BSRI), Klein Sexual Orientation Grid, and utilization of hospital inpatient services, emergency departments, and outpatient clinic visits in the past 12 months among 53 men (mean age 39 years). The femininity subscale score on the BSRI, ever having had gonorrhea and age were the three variables identified in a multivariate linear regression significantly predicting use of total health services. This supports the hypothesis that sex roles can assist our understanding of men's use of health services.
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- Grace L. Reynolds
- Center for Behavioral Research & Services, California State University, Long Beach ,Health Care Administration Department, California State University, Long Beach
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- Center for Behavioral Research & Services, California State University, Long Beach ,Psychology Department, California State University, Long Beach
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- School of Nursing, California State University, Long Beach
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Garcia DO, Valdez LA, Hooker SP. Hispanic Male's Perspectives of Health Behaviors Related to Weight Management. Am J Mens Health 2015; 11:1547-1559. [PMID: 26634854 DOI: 10.1177/1557988315619470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Hispanic males have the highest prevalence of overweight and obesity among men in the United States; yet are significantly underrepresented in weight loss research. The purpose of the current study was to examine Hispanic male's perspectives of health behaviors related to weight management to refine the methodologies to deliver a gender-sensitive and culturally sensitive weight loss intervention. From October 2014 to April 2015, semistructured interviews were conducted with 14 overweight Hispanic men of ages 18 to 64 years. The interviews lasted approximately 60 minutes. Participants also completed a brief questionnaire and body weight/height were measured. Grounded in a deductive process, a preliminary codebook was developed based on the topics included in the interview guides. A thematic analysis facilitated the identification of inductive themes and the finalization of the codebook used for transcript analysis. Four overarching themes were identified: (a) general health beliefs of how diet and physical activity behaviors affect health outcomes, (b) barriers to healthy eating and physical activity, (c) motivators for change, and (d) viable recruitment and intervention approaches. Future research should examine feasible and appropriate recruitment and intervention strategies identified by Hispanic males to improve weight management in this vulnerable group.
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Porch TC, Bell CN, Bowie JV, Usher T, Kelly EA, LaVeist TA, Thorpe RJ. The Role of Marital Status in Physical Activity Among African American and White Men. Am J Mens Health 2015; 10:526-532. [PMID: 25804218 DOI: 10.1177/1557988315576936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Racial differences in physical activity among men are well documented; however, little is known about the impact of marital status on this relationship. Data from the National Health and Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2006 was used to determine whether the association of race and physical activity among men varied by marital status. Marital status was divided into two categories: married and unmarried. Physical activity was determined by the number of minutes per week a respondent engaged in household/yard work, moderate and vigorous activity, or transportation (bicycling and walking) over the past 30 days. The sample included 7,131 African American (29%) and White(71%) men aged 18 years and older. All models were estimated using logistic regression. Because the interaction term of race and marital status was statistically significant (p < .001), the relationship between race, physical activity, and marital status was examined using a variable that reflects the different levels of the interaction term. After adjusting for age, income, education, weight status, smoking status, and self-rated health, African American married men had lower odds (odds ratio = 0.53, 95% confidence interval = [0.46-0.61], p < .001) of meeting federal physical activity guidelines compared with White married men. Possible dissimilarities in financial and social responsibilities may contribute to the racial differences observed in physical activity among African American and White married men.
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- Tichelle C Porch
- Emory University College of Arts and Sciences, Atlanta, GA, USA Program for Research on Men's Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Program for Research on Men's Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Williams BR, Wang MQ, Holt CL, Schulz E, Clark EM. Social integration and health insurance status among African American men and women. J Women Aging 2015; 27:195-215. [PMID: 25607717 DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2014.933635] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Using 2010 national data, we investigate the relationship between social integration and health insurance for African American adults. During the previous year 21.6% of men and 19.8% of women lacked continuous health insurance. The effect of marital status, income, and employment on insurance coverage differed by age and gender. Additionally, frequency of church attendance was positively associated with continuous health insurance for women aged 51-64. Spiritual/religious identity was marginally associated with insurance status for men aged 36-50. As provisions of the Affordable Care Act take effect, implementation programs should expand enrollment efforts to include the conjugal unit and the church.
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Bruce MA, Griffith DM, Thorpe RJ. Stress and the kidney. Adv Chronic Kidney Dis 2015; 22:46-53. [PMID: 25573512 DOI: 10.1053/j.ackd.2014.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2014] [Revised: 06/19/2014] [Accepted: 06/30/2014] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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The prevalence of CKD has increased considerably over the past 2 decades. The rising rates of CKD have been attributed to known comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity; however, recent research has begun to explore the degree to which social, economic, and psychological factors have implications for the prevalence and progression of CKD, especially among high-risk populations such as African Americans. It has been suggested that stress can have implications for CKD, but this area of research has been largely unexplored. One contributing factor associated with the paucity of research on CKD is that many of the social, psychological, and environmental stressors cannot be recreated or simulated in a laboratory setting. Social science has established that stress can have implications for health, and we believe that stress is an important determinant of the development and progression of CKD. We draw heavily from the social scientific and social epidemiologic literature to present an intersectional conceptual frame specifying how stress can have implications for kidney disease, its progression, and its complications through multiple stressors and pathways.
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Enyia OK, Watkins YJ, Williams Q. Am I My Brother's Keeper? African American Men's Health Within the Context of Equity and Policy. Am J Mens Health 2014; 10:73-81. [PMID: 25424505 DOI: 10.1177/1557988314559242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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African American men's health has at times been regarded as irrelevant to the health and well-being of the communities where they are born, grow, live, work, and age. The uniqueness of being male and of African descent calls for a critical examination and deeper understanding of the psycho-socio-historical context in which African American men have lived. There is a critical need for scholarship that better contextualizes African American Male Theory and cultural humility in terms of public health. Furthermore, the focus of much of the social determinants of health and health equity policy literature has been on advocacy, but few researchers have examined why health-related public policies have not been adopted and implemented from a political and theoretical policy analysis perspective. The purpose of this article will be to examine African American men's health within the context of social determinants of health status, health behavior, and health inequalities-elucidating policy implications for system change and providing recommendations from the vantage point of health equity.
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Hu P, Gu DX, Zhu Y. Collaborative case-based reasoning for knowledge discovery of elders health assessment system. Open Biomed Eng J 2014; 8:68-74. [PMID: 25337150 PMCID: PMC4204335 DOI: 10.2174/1874120701408010068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2014] [Revised: 08/07/2014] [Accepted: 08/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The existing Elders Health Assessment (EHA) system based on single-case-library reasoning has low intelligence level, poor coordination, and limited capabilities of assessment decision support. To effectively support knowledge reuse of EHA system, this paper proposes collaborative case reasoning and applies it to the whole knowledge reuse process of EHA system. It proposes a multi-case library reasoning application framework of EHA knowledge reuse system, and studies key techniques such as case representation, case retrieval algorithm, case optimization and correction, and reuse etc.. In the aspect of case representation, XML-based multi-case representation for case organization and storage is applied to facilitate case retrieval and management. In the aspect of retrieval method, Knowledge-Guided Approach with Nearest-Neighbor is proposed. Given the complexity of EHA, Gray Relational Analysis with weighted Euclidean Distance is used to measure the similarity so as to improve case retrieval accuracy.
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- Ping Hu
- Department of Management of Hefei University, HeFei, Anhui 230601, P.R.China
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- School of Management at Hefei University of Technology, Hefei, Anhui 230009, P.R.China
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- School of Management Engineering at Anhui University of Technology, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, P.R.China
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Elterman DS, Kaplan SA, Pelman RS, Goldenberg SL. How 'male health' fits into the field of urology. Nat Rev Urol 2013; 10:606-12. [PMID: 23897503 DOI: 10.1038/nrurol.2013.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The shorter life span and poorer health of men compared with women is concerning, affecting spouses, families, and communities. Physicians and policy makers have identified a growing need for a gender-specific focus on the unique health needs of boys and men and accompanying services. Men's health has emerged as a new discipline that is responsible for a gender-specific approach to health-services delivery, government policy, research, and advocacy. The urologic community has taken a leadership role in this specialty by defining the issues that face men in the 21(st) century, bringing together disparate areas of clinical care and research, and collaborating with stakeholders (such as primary care physicians and specialists from other disciplines) to create and implement men's health initiatives.
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- Dean S Elterman
- Division of Urology, University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Main Pavilion, 399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5T 2S8, Canada
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Grande SW, Sherman L, Shaw-Ridley M. A brotherhood perspective: how African American male relationships may improve trust and utilization of health care. Am J Mens Health 2013; 7:494-503. [PMID: 23620540 DOI: 10.1177/1557988313485783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The objective of this research was to explore interview data to understand and characterize the nature of brotherhood in a sample of African American men at two historically Black colleges and universities. The authors used thematic analysis on semistructured interview data, collected by an ethnically diverse research team. Recruitment and interviews were conducted at two historically Black colleges and universities in Texas. Twenty African American men, 18 to 35 years old, were randomly selected from 62 recruited participants. Five categories framed brotherhood and health care utilization: (a) trust lessens individual barriers to action, (b) identity unites men through a process of authentication, (c) generations lead by example, (d) approaching life as a shared learning experience, and (e) social pressure and ridicule uphold collective action. Findings suggest that participants trust a group view, identify with the collective, and respond to social pressure to conform; therefore, brotherhood acts as a support mechanism, and its validation influences individual-level engagement and nonengagement.
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