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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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Valdez LA, Jaeger EC, Garcia DO, Griffith DM. Breaking Down Machismo: Shifting Definitions and Embodiments of Latino Manhood in Middle-Aged Latino Men. Am J Mens Health 2023; 17:15579883231195118. [PMID: 37694827 PMCID: PMC10496479 DOI: 10.1177/15579883231195118] [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: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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There is a notable gap in empirical research regarding how Latino men define and demonstrate machismo, masculinity, and manhood as well as the behavioral consequences associated with these concepts. In our study, we employed a phenomenological thematic approach to analyze 20 semi-structured individual interviews conducted with Latino men residing in South Florida. Our primary objectives were twofold: to examine (1) how do Latino men ages 35 to 60 years describe what it means to be a man and (2) what are the attributes that these men seek to show others that demonstrate their character, cultural values, and gender identity. Findings suggest that Latino men understood expectations associated with machismo and explained that fulfillment of their role as provider, protector, and head of the family was important to their perception of self. While some participants reported a desire to embody characteristics associated with traditional machismo, others strived to demonstrate character, familism, and respect and to provide financial and other instrumental support to their families. Participants reported that their transition into middle age was accompanied by a shift in their perspectives on gender roles, moving away from rigid patriarchal views. Exposure to a more fluid and flexible approach to manhood offered relief from the pressures associated with inflexible manifestations of machismo, which can have negative social, behavioral, and physical health implications. The implications of our research extend to the conceptualization of gender ideals, highlighting the need to incorporate intersectionality, role strain, precarious manhood, and culturally specific notions of manhood as foundational elements in this discourse.
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- Luis A. Valdez
- Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Center for Men’s Health Equity, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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- Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
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- Center for Men’s Health Equity, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Health, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA
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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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Brawner BM, Talley LM, Baker JL, Bowleg L, Dominique TB, Robinson DY, Riegel B. A Convergent Mixed Methods Study of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors among Young Black Men in the United States. Ethn Dis 2022; 32:169-184. [PMID: 35909645 PMCID: PMC9311303 DOI: 10.18865/ed.32.3.169] [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: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background An understanding of the factors that influence cardiovascular (CVD) risk among young Black men is critically needed to promote cardiovascular health earlier in the life course and prevent poor outcomes later in life. Purpose To explore how individual (eg, depression, racial discrimination) and environmental factors (eg, neighborhood resources) are associated with CVD risk factors among young Black men. Methods We conducted a convergent mixed methods study (qualitative/quantitative, QUAL+quant) with Black men aged 18 to 30 years (N = 21; 3 focus groups). Participants completed a self-administered electronic survey immediately prior to the focus groups. Results Participants (M age = 23) reported: two or more CVD risk factors (75%; eg, high blood pressure); racial discrimination (32%); and depressive symptoms in the past 2 weeks (50%). Five themes emerged: 1) emergence and navigation of Black manhood stressors; 2) high expectations despite limited available resources; 3) heart disease socialization: explicit and vicarious experiences; 4) managing health care needs against fear, avoidance and toughing it out; and 5) camaraderie and social support can motivate or deter. The integrated qualitative and quantitative analyses highlight race, gender, and class intersectionality factors that are relevant to what it means to be young, Black, male and of lower socioeconomic status in the United States. Conclusion Our findings help to identify modifiable, culturally specific and contextually relevant factors that relate to CVD risk factors among young Black men. Such work is crucial to inform interventions, primary prevention efforts, policies, and social-structural changes to thwart the development of CVD and advanced disease stages.
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- Bridgette M. Brawner
- M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, Villanova, PA, Address correspondence to Bridgette M. Brawner, PhD, MDiv, APRN, M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing, Villanova University, PA.
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- Center for Parent and Teen Communication, Division of Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- The George Washington University Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Biological and Brain Sciences, Washington, DC
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- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Center for AIDS Research, Philadelphia, PA
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- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Center for AIDS Research, Philadelphia, PA
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Department of Biobehavioral Health and Science, Philadelphia, PA
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Moye R, Towns T, Skipper A, Rose D. Are Smartwatches Actually Used for Exercise? Evidence from HBCU Students. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH EDUCATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2022.2071780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Bantham A, Taverno Ross SE, Sebastião E, Hall G. Overcoming barriers to physical activity in underserved populations. Prog Cardiovasc Dis 2020; 64:64-71. [PMID: 33159937 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2020.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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There is compelling evidence suggesting underserved populations, including racial/ethnic minorities and individuals with low socioeconomic status, are less likely to partake in sufficient amounts of physical activity (PA) at recommended levels. Communities of color and low-income individuals face institutional, societal, and environmental barriers that may prevent them from achieving adequate levels of PA. However, these communities also possess a wealth of knowledge, assets, and support that can be harnessed to help individuals meet PA guidelines. This paper outlines the barriers to PA and explores how to overcome them, drawing from case studies of successful, evidence-based interventions that use culturally- and linguistically- appropriate approaches to increase PA in underserved populations.
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- Amy Bantham
- Move to Live More, LLC, Somerville, MA, United States of America
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- Department of Health and Physical Activity, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America
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- Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, United States of America
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- Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States of America.
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Griffith DM, Jaeger EC, Bergner EM, Stallings S, Wilkins CH. Determinants of Trustworthiness to Conduct Medical Research: Findings from Focus Groups Conducted with Racially and Ethnically Diverse Adults. J Gen Intern Med 2020; 35:2969-2975. [PMID: 32495099 PMCID: PMC7573005 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-020-05868-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Potential research participants, particularly those from racial and ethnic groups underrepresented in medical research, often decide to participate based on how they judge people, places, and study protocols as trustworthy. And yet, few studies have explored notions of trustworthiness or determinants of trustworthiness from the perspective of potential medical research participants. OBJECTIVE This paper describes how racially and ethnically diverse potential medical research participants conceptualize what makes researchers, research settings, and research protocols seem trustworthy. DESIGN Using a criterion sampling strategy, we recruited African American, Latinx, and White adults for participation in focus groups conducted at a community center servings the Latinx community and at a health clinic that primarily serves the African American community. PARTICIPANTS A total of 57 African American, Latinx, and White adults APPROACH: We conducted seven focus groups that explored perceptions and determinants of research, trust, privacy, confidentiality, and research participation. We used a phenomenological thematic analytic approach to explore the determinants of trustworthiness to conduct medical research. RESULTS In our effort to identify the factors that affect potential research participants' perspectives on the trustworthiness of medical research, we found three themes: Who is trustworthy to conduct medical research? What influences perceptions of trustworthiness in medical research? And what institutions or settings are trustworthy to conduct medical research? CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight that one's willingness to participate in research is driven in part by their perception of the trustworthiness of researchers, research institutions, and the information they are given about potential research opportunities. There are important and modifiable determinants of trustworthiness that may facilitate minority participation in research. We found that research, researchers, and research institutions each have things that can be done to increase trustworthiness and minority participation in research.
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- Derek M Griffith
- Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, 2301 Vanderbilt Place PMB# 401814, Nashville, TN, 37240-1814, USA.
- Center for Medicine, Health and Society, Vanderbilt University, 2301 Vanderbilt Place PMB# 401814, Nashville, TN, 37240-1814, USA.
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- Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, 2301 Vanderbilt Place PMB# 401814, Nashville, TN, 37240-1814, USA
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- Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, 2301 Vanderbilt Place PMB# 401814, Nashville, TN, 37240-1814, USA
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- Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance, Nashville, USA
- Office of the Vice President for Health Equity, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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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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Abshire DA, Wilson DK, Sweeney AM, Pinto BM. Correlates of Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity and Exercise Motivation in Underserved African American Men. Am J Mens Health 2019; 13:1557988319855155. [PMID: 31148501 PMCID: PMC6545657 DOI: 10.1177/1557988319855155] [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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Effective interventions are needed to increase physical activity (PA) in African American men, but little is known about correlates of PA and exercise motivation in this population. Using an ecological approach that considers cognitive, social, and environmental factors, correlates of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and exercise motivation in underserved African American men were examined. Greater exercise motivation, greater social support for exercise, and more favorable environmental perceptions were hypothesized to be associated with higher MVPA, and greater social support and environmental perceptions were hypothesized to be associated with higher exercise motivation. This secondary analysis used baseline data from the Positive Action for Today’s Health (PATH) trial. African American men (n = 166, aged 48 ± 15 years) completed surveys that assessed cognitive, social, and environmental factors theoretically relevant to MVPA. Accelerometers were used to obtain a 7-day estimate of MVPA. Hierarchical linear regression analyses showed that exercise motivation was positively associated with MVPA (B = 1.15, SE = .41, p = .006). Exercise attitudes (B = .16, SE = .07, p = .037), exercise self-concept (B = .28, SE = .06, p < .001), exercise support from friends (B = .12, SE = .06, p = .048), and places for walking and cycling (B = .13, SE = .06, p = .032) were positively associated with exercise motivation. Interventions that improve exercise motivation and associated variables may be warranted to increase MVPA in underserved African American men. ClinicalTrials.gov # NCT01025726
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- 2 Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, College of Arts and Sciences, Columbia, SC, USA
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- 2 Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina, College of Arts and Sciences, Columbia, SC, USA
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Oliffe JL, McCreary DR, Black N, Flannigan R, Goldenberg SL. Canadian Men’s Health Literacy: A Nationally Representative Study. Health Promot Pract 2019; 21:993-1003. [DOI: 10.1177/1524839919837625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Though men’s health promotion has attracted increased research attention, conspicuously absent have been empirical insights to health literacy levels within and across male subgroups. Recent advancements in the measurement of health literacy have made available avenues for evaluating individual and social determinants of health literacy. Important insights can be drawn to detail patterns and diversity among men as a means to informing the design, implementation, and evaluation of tailored health promotion programs. Drawing on 2000 Canada-based men’s responses to the Health Literacy Questionnaire, correlations between demographic variables and six health literacy scales are described. Low income, low education, and living alone were associated with men’s low health literacy, with the strongest effect sizes for the “Social support for health” and “Actively engaged with health care professionals” scales. Multiple linear regressions confirmed low income as the strongest predictor of men’s low health literacy in all the scales except “Appraisal of health information.” Low income, self-identifying as gay, bisexual, or other, and living alone were strongly predictive of low scores on the “Social support for health” scale. The findings affirm the importance of considering men’s health literacy and inequities to advance effective men’s health promotion programs.
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- John L. Oliffe
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Intensions Consulting, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Griffith DM, Cornish EK, Bergner EM, Bruce MA, Beech BM. "Health is the Ability to Manage Yourself Without Help": How Older African American Men Define Health and Successful Aging. J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci 2019; 73:240-247. [PMID: 28977532 DOI: 10.1093/geronb/gbx075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2016] [Accepted: 05/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Objective Few studies have explored how older African American men understand the relationship between health and successful aging. The goal of this study was to examine how older African American men's conceptions and definitions of health and notions of successful aging are interrelated. Method Using data from 22 semistructured individual interviews with African American men ages 55-76, we examine how cultural and normative ideals about health map onto the core components of Rowe and Kahn's (1997) definition of successful aging. We also explore how these notions influence factors that have implications for health. Results Consistent with prior research, we found that older African American men operationalized notions of health in ways that mapped onto three elements of successful aging: (a) the absence of disease and disability, (b) the ability to maintain physical and cognitive functioning, and (c) meaningful social engagement in life. A fourth theme, what men actually do, emerged to highlight how regular health practices were key components of how men define health. Conclusions These findings highlight key elements of how older African American men conceptualize health in ways that are interrelated with yet expand notions of successful aging in ways that are critical for health promotion research and interventions.
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- Derek M Griffith
- Center for Research on Men's Health.,Center for Medicine, Health and Society, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Center for Research on Men's Health.,Center for Medicine, Health and Society, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities, Jackson, Mississippi.,John D. Bower School of Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson
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Hawkins J, Mitchell J, Piatt G, Ellis D. Older African American Men's Perspectives on Factors That Influence Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management and Peer-Led Interventions. Geriatrics (Basel) 2018; 3:geriatrics3030038. [PMID: 31011076 PMCID: PMC6319245 DOI: 10.3390/geriatrics3030038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Older African American men are at increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) but demonstrate high rates of poor illness management. They also participate in interventions targeting illness management at extremely low rates and are at high risk for dropout from clinical trials. One modifiable factor that has been identified in the literature that contributes to these disparities is health beliefs particular to men. Yet, despite the fact that illness management interventions have been developed to meet the needs of African Americans, none have followed recommendations to use gender-sensitive programming to meet the needs of men. The primary aim of this study was to advance our understanding of the intersection of age, race/ethnicity and gender on T2D self-management among older African American men, and to explore their preferences for a peer-led T2D self-management intervention. Two focus groups were conducted with older African American men (n = 12) over a 6-month period. Sessions lasted 90 min, were audiotaped, and analyzed using thematic content analysis techniques. The most prominent themes included: (a) the influence of gendered values and beliefs on health behavior; (b) quantity and quality of patient-provider communication; (c) social and structural barriers to T2D self-management; and (d) preferences for peer-led T2D self-management interventions. Results suggest that these themes may be particularly salient for T2D self-management in older African American men, and that this population may be receptive to a peer-led T2D self-management intervention.
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- Jaclynn Hawkins
- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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- School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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- School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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- School of Medicine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
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Griffith DM, Bergner EM, Cornish EK, McQueen CM. Physical Activity Interventions With African American or Latino Men: A Systematic Review. Am J Mens Health 2018; 12:1102-1117. [PMID: 29557237 PMCID: PMC6131438 DOI: 10.1177/1557988318763647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Relatively little is known about what helps increase physical activity in African
American men, and even less is known about promoting physical activity among Latino men.
This systematic review aimed to address the key questions: (a) what is the state of the
evidence on health-related behavior change interventions targeting physical activity among
African American or Latino men? and (b) What factors facilitate physical activity for
these men? For this review, nine electronic databases were searched to identify
peer-reviewed articles published between 2011–2017 that reported interventions to promote
physical activity among African American or Latino men. Following PRISMA guidelines, nine
articles representing seven studies that met our criteria were identified: six published
studies that provided data for African American men, and one published study provided data
for Latino men. Consistent with previous reviews, more research is needed to better
understand how gender can be incorporated in physical activity interventions for African
American and Latino men. Future interventions should explore how being an adult male and a
man of color shapes motivations, attitudes, and preferences to be physically active.
Studies should consider how race and ethnicity intersect with notions of masculinity,
manhood and Machismo to enhance the effectiveness of physical activity interventions for
these populations. Despite the health benefits of physical activity, rates of these
behaviors remain low among African American and Latino men. It is essential to determine
how best to increase the motivation and salience for these men to overcome the obesogenic
environments and contexts in which they often live.
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- Derek M Griffith
- 1 Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.,2 Center for Medicine, Health & Society, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- 1 Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- 1 Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- 1 Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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Bergner EM, Cornish EK, Horne K, Griffith DM. A qualitative meta-synthesis examining the role of women in African American men's prostate cancer screening and treatment decision making. Psychooncology 2017; 27:781-790. [PMID: 29055290 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2017] [Revised: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Being an African American man is a risk factor for prostate cancer, and there is little consensus about the use of screening, early detection, and the efficacy of treatment for the disease. In this context, this systematic review examines the roles women, particularly wives, play in African American men's prostate cancer screening and treatment decision making. METHODS We searched OVID Medline (R), CINAHL (EBSCO), PsychInfo (EBSCO), PubMED, Cochrane Library, ERIC (Firstsearch), and Web of Science to identify peer-reviewed articles published between 1980 and 2016 that reported qualitative data about prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, or treatment in African American men. We conducted a systematic review of the literature using study appraisal and narrative synthesis. RESULTS Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for identifying and screening 1425 abstracts and papers, we identified 10 papers that met our criteria. From our thematic meta-synthesis of the findings from these publications, we found that women played 3 key roles in African American men's decision making regarding prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, or treatment: counselor (ie, offering advice or information), coordinator (ie, promoting healthy behaviors and arranging or facilitating appointments), and confidant (ie, providing emotional support and reassurance). CONCLUSIONS Women are often important confidants to whom men express their struggles, fears, and concerns, particularly those related to health, and they help men make appointments and understand medical advice. Better understanding women's supportive roles in promoting positive mental and physical outcomes may be key to developing effective interventions to improve African American men's decision making and satisfaction regarding prostate cancer screening and treatment.
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Affiliation(s)
- Erin M Bergner
- Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Center for Research on Men's Health, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA.,Center for Medicine, Health and Society, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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Dean DAL, Griffith DM, McKissic SA, Cornish EK, Johnson-Lawrence V. Men on the Move-Nashville: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Technology-Enhanced Physical Activity Pilot Intervention for Overweight and Obese Middle and Older Age African American Men. Am J Mens Health 2016; 12:798-811. [PMID: 27099346 DOI: 10.1177/1557988316644174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Men on the Move-Nashville was a quasi-experimental, 10-week pilot physical activity intervention. A total of 40 overweight or obese African American men ages 30 to 70 (mean age = 47) enrolled in the intervention. Participants attended 8 weekly, 90-minute small group sessions with a certified personal trainer. Each session consisted of discussions aimed to educate and motivate men to be more physically active, and an exercise component aimed to increase endurance, strength, and flexibility. Throughout each week, men used wearable activity trackers to promote self-monitoring and received informational and motivational SMS text messages. Of the 40 enrolled men, 85% completed the intervention, and 80% attended four or more small group sessions. Additionally, 70% of participants successfully used the activity tracker, but only 30% of men utilized their gym memberships. Participants benefited from both the small group discussions and activities through increasing social connection and guidance from their trainer and group members. These African American men reported being motivated to engage in physical activity through each of these technologies. Men reported that the activity trackers provided an important extension to their social network of physically active people. The intervention resulted in significant increases in men's self-reported levels of light, moderate, vigorous, and sports-related physical activities, and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and significant decreases in weight and body fat percentage with small, moderate and large effects shown. Including technology and didactic components in small group-based interventions holds promise in motivating African American men to increase their physical activity.
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