ArticleHealth education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education2021
Evaluating Experiences of Stress and Coping Among African American Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic to Inform Future Interventions.
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- Mental health problems among ethnic minorities during public crises: a systematic review of coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- Social Network Theory in Behavior Change Interventions with Black Women to Reduce Inequities in Cardiovascular Health: A Scoping Review of Application and Measurement.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2026Review
- Engagement of African American Women With Fitness Trackers and Mobile Technology for Shared Physical Activity Goals: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
- Exploring religiosity, perceived mental health, and coping behaviors of undergraduate African American college students in the South.Journal of American college health : J of ACH · 2025Article
- The Influence of Motivation and Memorable Message Receipt on the Exercise and Eating Habits of Black Women.Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities · 2025Article
- To be soft again: A phenomenological study of uncertainty and resilience in childbearing during the COVID-19 pandemic.Women's health (London, England)Article
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Abstract
backgroundAfrican American (AA) women experience disproportionate levels of chronic disease, which is theorized to be driven by greater exposure to acute and chronic stress. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has further exacerbated existing health disparities among AA communities. Understanding how AA women have experienced and responded to stress during the pandemic may help to inform how future interventions can better address physical and mental well-being in AA communities.
aimsDrawing from stress and coping models and an ecological framework, the present study conducted a theory-based qualitative assessment of stress-related experiences during the pandemic among a cohort of AA women, including (1) sources of stress, (2) coping strategies, (3) perceptions of health-related behaviors, (4) the role of community, and (5) recommendations for future interventions.
methodAfter completing a group-based physical activity intervention program during the COVID-19 pandemic, a cohort of AA women (
resultsAmong sources of stress directly related to the pandemic, being at home, getting sick, and homeschooling/parenting were the most frequently discussed themes. Participants engaged in active coping (problem and emotion-focused), with health behaviors, social support, and religion/spirituality, emerging as frequently discussed themes. Although some participants reported passive coping strategies (e.g., avoidance), this approach was less pronounced.
conclusionsThese qualitative results are used to guide suggestions for future interventions that jointly address stress and health-related behaviors in order to improve translation of research into practice and policy for future pandemics and disasters.
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