ArticleBehavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2017
The Influence of Ethnic and Mainstream Cultures on African Americans' Health Behaviors: A Qualitative Study.
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- From Health Campaign to Interpersonal Communication: Does Traditional Diet Culture Hinder the Communication of the ChineseInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Mediating roles of psychological factors and physical and social environments between socioeconomic status and dietary behaviors among African Americans with overweight or obesity.Research in nursing & health · 2021Article
- Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Disease among Michigan Residents: A Call to Action for Population Health Initiatives.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2020Article
- Religion, Spirituality, and Risk of End-Stage Kidney Disease Among Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status in the Southeastern United States.Journal of health care for the poor and underserved · 2020Article
- An Examination of Demographic and Psychosocial Factors, Barriers to Healthy Eating, and Diet Quality Among African American Adults.Nutrients · 2019Article
- Beyond Strength: Black Women's Perceptions of Physical Activity and Mental Health Through Superwoman Schema and Black Feminist Theory.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundCulture plays an important role in shaping individuals' health behaviors. This qualitative research examines the relationship between African Americans' ethnic and mainstream cultures and their health behaviors (i.e., food intake and physical activity).
methodsThis study used in-depth semi-structured interview format with a group of 25 African Americans to examine the influence of ethnic and mainstream culture on African Americans' food intake and physical activity. Thematic analysis was used to identify common themes and patterns related to African Americans' health behaviors as well as to report these patterns within data.
resultsThe present study found that African Americans position both their ethnic and mainstream culture as important influences on their health behaviors pertaining to food intake and physical activity. Most participants reported taking advantage of "the best of both worlds" by engaging in
conclusionsAfrican Americans consider both their ethnic and mainstream cultures important in shaping their health behaviors. These cultural influences need to be understood in the context of other psycho-socio-environmental factors that affect individuals' health behaviors. The current study has practical implications for designing health promotion programs for African Americans.
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