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Najman JM, Clare PJ, Kypri K, Aiken A, Wadolowski M, Hutchinson D, Slade T, Bruno R, Vogl L, Degenhardt L, Mattick RP. Gender differences in the supply of alcohol to adolescent daughters and sons. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE 2021; 47:508-520. [PMID: 34383569 DOI: 10.1080/00952990.2021.1927066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Background: Parents are the main supplier of alcohol to children but it is not known whether mothers and fathers equally contribute to the supply of alcohol to their female and male children as these children transition to adulthood.Objectives: i) to determine whether the gender of the parent is associated with the gender of the adolescent offspring when alcohol is supplied and ii) whether the gender of the parent supplying is associated with gender differences in adolescent binge drinking and alcohol related harms.Methods: Longitudinal cohort of 1,927 (males = 1052) Australian adolescents (mean age 12.9 years), recruited in 2010/11 from schools in Australia and surveyed annually for six years. We assessed the association between adolescent and parent gender related to subsequent adolescent drinking, binge drinking (>4 standard drinks), and alcohol-related harms.Results: At mean age of 12.9 years about one in ten children report parental supply of alcohol which increases to about four in ten children by 17.8 years. Mothers consistently more often supply their daughters with alcohol than their sons, [Wave 5 OR 1.77 (1.53,2.05)], while mothers less often supply sons than their daughters, [Wave 5 OR 0.82 (0.71,0.95)]. Mothers' supply of alcohol to daughters predicts substantially increased odds of daughters binge drinking, [OR 1.67 (1.10,2.53)] and experiencing alcohol related harms, [OR 1.65 (1.10,2.48)].Conclusion: There is a need to involve both mothers and fathers and to equally target female and male children in programs to reduce the harmful consequences of parental supply of alcohol to their children.
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- Jackob M Najman
- School of Public Health, University of Queensland, Herston, Australia
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- School of Medicine, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia
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- National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Randwick, Australia
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Celentano I, Winer RL, Jang SH, Ibrahim A, Mohamed FB, Lin J, Amsalu F, Ali AA, Taylor VM, Ko LK. Development of a theory-based HPV vaccine promotion comic book for East African adolescents in the US. BMC Public Health 2021; 21:1137. [PMID: 34126968 PMCID: PMC8201717 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-11005-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake is low among East African adolescents in the US. Adolescents’ preferences influence HPV vaccine decisions, yet few interventions exist that address East African adolescents’ beliefs about HPV vaccines. We describe a multi-step process on how to create a theory-based comic book by integrating empirical findings, theory and focus group data from East African parents in the US. Methods Our multi-methods process included conducting focus groups with Somali, Ethiopian, and Eritrean mothers (n = 30) to understand mothers and adolescents socio-cultural beliefs and information needs about the HPV vaccine, creating comic book messages integrating the focus group findings, and assessing the acceptability of the finalized comic book among Somali, Ethiopian, and Eritrean adolescents (n = 134). Results We identified categories around socio-cultural beliefs (such ethnic representation and concerns about pork gelatin in vaccines), HPV vaccine information needs, and diffusion of information. We then mapped the categories to theoretical constructs and operationalized them into the comic book. Finally, we describe the overall acceptability of the comic book and specifics on comic book structure, appeal of characters, and message relevance. Conclusions A rigorous multi-step process that integrates theory and focus group data can help create culturally appropriate health messages that can educate and appeal to the community. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-021-11005-2.
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- Isabelle Celentano
- Department of Health Services, University of Washington School of Public Health, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Magnuson Health Sciences Bldg., Box 357660, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Box 359933, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA
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- Department of Sociology, Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Box 359933, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Box 359933, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Washington, Box 359933, 325 9th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98104, USA
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- Somali Health Board, 625 Strander Blvd Building, Tukwila, WA, 98188, USA
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- Division of Public Health Sciences, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave. N, M3-B232, Seattle, WA, 98102, USA
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- Department of Health Services, University of Washington and Division of Public Health Science, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Hans Rosling Center for Public Health, 3980 15th Avenue NE, UW Mailbox 351621, Seattle, WA, 98195, USA.
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Field-Springer K, Randall-Griffiths D, Reece C. From Menarche to Menopause: Understanding Multigenerational Reproductive Health Milestones. HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2018; 33:733-742. [PMID: 28402199 DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2017.1306910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Our study aims at understanding multigenerational communication among grandmothers, mothers, and daughters experiencing reproductive health transitions from menarche to menopause. Thirty women, 10 triads of grandmothers, mothers, and daughters, participated in narrative interviews to recount their menarche and menopause experiences. Analysis was read using a multilayered approach to interpret discourse positioned from self, reflexive others, and those stories informed by societal meanings. Four dialectical themes informed by generational discursive shifts in talk included (1) covert versus overt talk, (2) recollection of versus indifference to menarche, (3) bound to versus freedom from menstruation, and (4) controlling versus managing bodily changes. The theoretical significance of this piece indicates a slight, transformative change in how messages about menarche and menstruation are communicated or passed down from one generation to the next.
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- c College of Nursing and Health Sciences , Ashland University
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Mosavel M, Genderson MW. Daughter-Initiated Cancer Screening Appeals to Mothers. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2016; 31:767-775. [PMID: 26590969 PMCID: PMC4875878 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-015-0949-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Youth-initiated health interventions may provide a much needed avenue for intergenerational dissemination of health information among families who bear the greatest burden from unequal distribution of morbidity and mortality. The findings presented in this paper are from a pilot study of the feasibility and impact of female youth-initiated messages (mostly daughters) encouraging adult female relatives (mostly mothers) to obtain cancer screening within low-income African American families living in a Southern US state. Results are compared between an intervention and control group. Intervention group youth (n = 22) were exposed to a 60-min interactive workshop where they were assisted to prepare a factual and emotional appeal to their adult relative to obtain specific screening. The face-to-face workshops were guided by the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Control group girls (n = 18) were only provided with a pamphlet with information about cancer screening and specific steps about how to encourage their relative to obtain screening. Intervention youth (86 %) and adults (82 %) reported that the message was shared while 71 % in the control group reported sharing or receiving the message. Importantly, more women in the intervention group reported that they obtained a screen (e.g., mammogram, Pap smear) directly based on the youth's appeal. These findings can have major implications for youth-initiated health promotion efforts, especially among hard-to-reach populations.
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- Maghboeba Mosavel
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Medicine, 830 E. Main St., PO Box 980149, Richmond, VA 23219, Phone 804-628-2929,
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Medicine, 830 E. Main St., PO Box 980149, Richmond, VA 23219,
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Mosavel M, Wilson Genderson M, Ports KA, Carlyle KE. Communication strategies to reduce cancer disparities: Insights from African-American mother-daughter dyads. FAMILIES, SYSTEMS & HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF COLLABORATIVE FAMILY HEALTHCARE 2015; 33:400-404. [PMID: 26461906 PMCID: PMC4699861 DOI: 10.1037/fsh0000161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Mothers and daughters share a powerful and unique bond, which has potential for the dissemination of information on a variety of women's health issues, including the primary and secondary prevention of breast and cervical cancer. This study presents formative research from a long-term project examining the potential of mother-daughter communication in promoting cancer screening among African American women. METHOD Thirty-two mother-daughter pairs (N = 64) completed orally administered surveys regarding their cancer knowledge, beliefs and attitudes, and barriers to care. This study compares the attitudes and beliefs of low-income, urban, African American mothers and their adolescent daughters regarding cervical and breast cancer screening. RESULTS Both mothers and daughters had fairly high levels of knowledge about breast and cervical cancer. In addition, there was a high concordance rate between mothers' and daughters' responses, suggesting a potential sharing of health knowledge between mother and daughter. DISCUSSION These results have implications for selecting communication strategies to reduce health disparities, and support that the mother-daughter dyad could be a viable unit to disseminate targeted screening information. (PsycINFO Database Record
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- Maghboeba Mosavel
- Department of Social and Behavioral Health, Virginia Commonwealth University
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Health, Virginia Commonwealth University
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- Department of Social and Behavioral Health, Virginia Commonwealth University
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Corona R, Yaros A, Pope M, Velazquez E, Augustin D. A pilot study of what African American maternal caregivers and their adolescent daughters talk about when asked to discuss tobacco together. J Ethn Subst Abuse 2015; 15:268-286. [PMID: 26422186 DOI: 10.1080/15332640.2015.1028693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Parents play a critical role in shaping their children's substance use behaviors, yet few studies have examined the messages that caregivers give their adolescents about tobacco. In this study, we identify tobacco-related messages discussed by African American maternal caregivers and their adolescent daughters. Twenty-five African American maternal caregivers and their adolescent daughters participated in a video-taped discussion about tobacco. Discussions were transcribed and coded thematically. Seven themes emerged, which were grouped into tobacco-messages and communication strategies. Messages included health risks, non-health-related reasons to stop smoking, reasons people smoke, and tobacco products and marijuana. Strategies caregivers used to communicate their tobacco-related messages included sharing personal or their families' experience with smoking, using humor, and role-playing. Finally, embedded within all of the themes, participants expressed their disapproval of tobacco use, whether it was directed at their own use, their adolescents' use, a family members' use, or peers' use. African American maternal caregivers and their daughters openly talk about a variety of tobacco-related topics, and caregivers are open to sharing their own and their families' experience with substance use. Findings also suggest that having caregivers and their adolescents participate in discussions tasks could be potentially beneficial in facilitating discussions and could identify areas in which caregivers could use help in discussing sensitive topics.
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- Rosalie Corona
- a Department of Psychology , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia
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- a Department of Psychology , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia
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- a Department of Psychology , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia
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- a Department of Psychology , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia
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- a Department of Psychology , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia
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Mosavel M, Ports KA. Upward communication about cancer screening: adolescent daughter to mother. JOURNAL OF HEALTH COMMUNICATION 2015; 20:680-686. [PMID: 25848895 PMCID: PMC4516455 DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2015.1012245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Substantial breast and cervical cancer disparities exist in the United States, particularly among African American women with low socioeconomic status. There is considerable potential for discussions about cancer prevention between mothers and daughters. However, upward communication, from child to parent, remains a relatively novel research area, and it remains unclear how receptive mothers would be to messages from their daughter about cancer, a topic that may be considered culturally inappropriate for daughters to initiate. In this study, the authors simulated cancer message delivery to daughters and then conducted direct observation of daughters as they recalled and shared the message with their mother or female elder. The authors found that daughters were able to successfully recall and deliver a cancer appeal to their mother and mothers were generally receptive to this message. Not only did mothers listen to their daughters' appeals, but also daughters' knowledge of cancer was considerably improved by the opportunity to educate her female elder. Moreover, daughters' nonverbal communication suggested a surprisingly relaxed demeanor. The potential of young people to have an effect on the screening behavior of their female elders is very promising in terms of reducing cancer disparities.
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- Maghboeba Mosavel
- a Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Medicine , Virginia Commonwealth University , Richmond , Virginia , USA
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Corona R, Rodríguez V, Quillin J, Gyure M, Bodurtha J. Talking (or not) about family health history in families of Latino young adults. HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR 2012; 40:571-80. [PMID: 23136304 DOI: 10.1177/1090198112464495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Although individuals recognize the importance of knowing their family's health history for their own health, relatively few people (e.g., less than a third in one national survey) collect this type of information. This study examines the rates of family communication about family health history of cancer, and predictors of communication in a sample of English-speaking Latino young adults. A total of 224 Latino young adults completed a survey that included measures on family communication, cultural factors, religious commitment, and cancer worry. We found that few Latino young adults reported collecting information from their families for the purposes of creating a family health history (18%) or sharing information about hereditary cancer risk with family members (16%). In contrast, slightly more than half of the participants reported generally "talking with their mothers about their family's health history of cancer." Logistic regression results indicated that cancer worry (odds ratio [OR] = 2.31; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.08-4.93), being female (OR = 3.12; 95% CI = 1.02-8.08), and being older (OR = 1.33; 95% CI = 1.01-1.76) were associated with increased rates of collecting information from family members. In contrast, orientation to the Latino culture (OR = 2.81; 95% CI = 1.33-5.94) and religious commitment (OR = 1.54; 95% CI = 1.02-2.32) were associated with increased rates of giving cancer information. Results highlight the need for prevention programs to help further general discussions about a family's history of cancer to more specific information related to family health history.
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Browne† J, Chan A. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour and implementation intentions to predict and facilitate upward family communication about mammography. Psychol Health 2011; 27:655-73. [DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2011.615396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Mosavel M, Ahmed R, Daniels D, Simon C. Community researchers conducting health disparities research: Ethical and other insights from fieldwork journaling. Soc Sci Med 2011; 73:145-52. [PMID: 21680071 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2011.04.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2010] [Revised: 03/31/2011] [Accepted: 04/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Lay persons who are trained to conduct research in their own communities form an essential part of many research projects. However, the effects of conducting research in their own communities have not been adequately explored. This paper examines the experiences, perceptions, and challenges faced by a group of community researchers during their involvement in a research project that examined if, and how, the relationships between mothers and their adolescent daughters could be harnessed to develop a daughter-initiated cervical cancer intervention. Seven community researchers interviewed 157 mother-daughter pairs in Cape Town, South Africa. We examine the use of journaling as a tool to document the experiences of community researchers, and we consider how journaling may help the community-based researcher grapple with the research process, and, more broadly, what such journal content illustrates with respect to the nature and challenges of community-engaged health research. An analysis of the content of the journals provides a strong indication of how personal and intimate the research process can be for community researchers by virtue of the background that they bring into the process as well as the additional weight of the research process itself. The complexities of navigating dual and somewhat oppositional roles - the role of impartial scientist or researcher and the role of invested community person - has been both underestimated and insufficiently researched.
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Mosavel M. Health promotion and cervical cancer in South Africa: why adolescent daughters can teach their mothers about early detection. Health Promot Int 2011; 27:157-66. [PMID: 21421580 DOI: 10.1093/heapro/dar014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The notion that adolescent daughters can provide their mothers with health information that could actually impact the mothers' behavior is a novel area of health promotion research. The goal of this study is to explore the reasons why adolescent daughters would give their mothers cervical cancer information, and why mothers would have the intent to listen to advice to obtain a Pap smear. We randomly selected and interviewed 157 mother and daughter dyads in Cape Town, South Africa. Almost one-fourth of mothers (22%) indicated never having had a Pap smear, while 92% of their daughters said their mother has never talked to them about cervical cancer or a Pap smear. Willingness of daughters to ask their mothers to obtain a Pap smear was high (80%). Motivations included the important health benefit and the sense of responsibility to share life saving information. Most mothers said they would definitely obtain a Pap smear when advised by their daughter (74%), while 25% said they would have to think about it and 1% said they would not listen. Mothers' main motivations included the direct health benefit and a strong sense of duty and responsibility to listen to her daughter. This study provides important information about the reasons why an upward (child to parent) health intervention may be feasible. The values of duty and responsibility, especially as it manifests within the family, hold promise for informing health promotion interventions directed at multiple generations.
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- Maghboeba Mosavel
- Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, McGuire Hall Annex, 1st Floor, 1112 East Clay Street, PO Box 980149, Richmond, VA 23298-0149, USA.
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Biederman DJ, Nichols TR, Durham DD. Maternal navigational strategies: examining mother-daughter dyads in adolescent families of color. JOURNAL OF FAMILY NURSING 2010; 16:394-421. [PMID: 21051756 DOI: 10.1177/1074840710385001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Mother-daughter relationships are critical to the health and well-being of adolescent girls. Understanding mothers' and daughters' perspectives on the relationship can inform health promotion strategies that may benefit both. In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with mothers (N = 12) and their adolescent daughters (N = 16). Narrative profiles were constructed to identify participants' perceptions of each other and the relationship. Profiles were condensed into analytic poems that were compared and contrasted across roles and within and across dyads. Maternal navigational strategies of protection and preparation, and subthemes of maternal self-protection and daughter reverse protection emerged. The fabric of maternal strategies changed by girls' developmental stage, with mothers of older daughters describing an interweaving of protection and preparation. Suggestions for future family nursing and health promotion research and campaigns are provided.
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- Donna J Biederman
- Department of Public Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170, USA.
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Mosavel M, Simon C, Ahmed R. Cancer perceptions of South African mothers and daughters: implications for health promotion programs. Health Care Women Int 2010; 31:784-800. [PMID: 20677037 DOI: 10.1080/07399331003611442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. A major reason why women do not obtain cancer screening procedures relates to the high levels of fear associated with cancer. In this study, we explored South African mothers' and daughters' reaction to the word "cancer" specifically. The study sample included 157 randomly selected mother and adolescent daughter pairs from an urban community in Cape Town, South Africa. Mothers and their adolescent daughters had very similar responses to the term "cancer." We found that most South African mothers and daughters had a fear-based attitude toward the illness. When we asked mothers what they immediately thought of upon hearing "cancer," a majority of women (69%) thought of death, and another 43% thought of suffering and the detrimental consequences of the illness. Similarly, 50% of the daughters also thought of death, and 42% thought of the detrimental aspects of cancer. Fatalistic attitudes and negative emotional reactions have important implications in cancer prevention and need to be addressed within a public health context.
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- Maghboeba Mosavel
- Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0149, USA.
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Towards understanding the new food environment for refugees from the Horn of Africa in Australia. Health Place 2010; 16:969-76. [DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2010.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2010] [Revised: 04/23/2010] [Accepted: 06/04/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Mosavel M, Thomas T. Daughter-initiated health advice to mothers: perceptions of African-American and Latina daughters. HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH 2009; 24:799-810. [PMID: 19339373 PMCID: PMC2764956 DOI: 10.1093/her/cyp015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2007] [Accepted: 02/19/2009] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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The prevailing paradigm of health exchange within the family is for health advice to flow from parent to child. Consistent with this pattern of exchange, most research has focused on the one-directional influence of the parent on the child and there is thus an absence of literature that explores the ability of adolescents to influence their parents' health behaviors. This qualitative study addressed this gap by exploring the feasibility of daughters providing health advice to their mothers. Twelve focus groups were conducted with 78 African-American and Latina daughters between the ages of 12 and 17 from low-income neighborhoods in a Mid-Western city in the United States. This study utilized a grounded theory approach to examine the focus group data. The findings indicate that many daughters report that they are already giving their mothers a wide spectrum of advice, including health advice. Differences were found in the reported willingness of African-American daughters when compared to Latina daughters to provide their mothers with specific cancer advice. These data suggest that some of these daughters have the potential to be valuable health education conveyers in the family.
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- M Mosavel
- Center for Reducing Health Disparities, MetroHealth Medical Center, Rammelkamp Building R213A, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA.
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Knafo A, Galansky N. The Influence of Children on Their Parents’ Values. SOCIAL AND PERSONALITY PSYCHOLOGY COMPASS 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-9004.2008.00097.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Smylie J, Kaplan-Myrth N, McShane K. Indigenous Knowledge Translation: Baseline Findings in a Qualitative Study of the Pathways of Health Knowledge in Three Indigenous Communities in Canada. Health Promot Pract 2008; 10:436-46. [DOI: 10.1177/1524839907307993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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To acquire an understanding of the pathways of health information dissemination and use by Indigenous community members, the researchers applied an Indigenous participatory action research approach in partnership with one urban Inuit, one urban Métis, and one semirural First Nations community in Ontario, Canada. A descriptive community case study was conducted in each community through the use of focus groups, key informant interviews, and document inquiry. Results were corroborated by the communities. Each of the three community consultations generated distinct and striking data about health information sources and dissemination strategies; decision-making processes; locally relevant concepts of health, local health services, and programs; community structures; and mechanisms of interface with noncommunity systems. In addition, several crosscutting themes were identified. The participatory research approach successfully engaged community partners. These findings support the hypothesis that understanding local Indigenous processes of knowledge creation, dissemination, and utilization is a necessary prerequisite to effective knowledge translation in Indigenous contexts.
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- Janet Smylie
- University of Toronto, Department of Public Health Sciences, and Centre for Research on Inner City Health, the Keenan Research Centra, in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Ontario,
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- Centre for the Study of Health and Society, University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria
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- Centre for Research on Inner City Health, the Keenan Research Centre, in the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario
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