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ArticleBMC public health2026

The development of a model of acculturation and health practices among sub-Saharan African Men (MAPS) in the United States: a grounded theory study of prostate cancer early detection.

Ernest Kaninjing, Motolani Ogunsanya, Gladys Asiedu, Damian Francis, Kaitlin Van Voorhis, Whitney Heppner, Sabrina L Dickey, Ashley Taylor, Jebessa Mijena, Getachew Dagne and 3 more

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Ernest KaninjingSchool of Health and Human Performance, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, USA. Ernie.kaninjing@gcsu.edu.
Motolani OgunsanyaDepartment of Family & Preventive Medicine, The University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, TSET Health Promotion Research Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Gladys AsieduMayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Damian FrancisSchool of Health and Human Performance, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, USA.
Kaitlin Van VoorhisSchool of Health and Human Performance, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, USA.
Whitney HeppnerDepartment of Psychological Science, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, USA.
Sabrina L DickeyCollege of Nursing, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
Ashley TaylorDepartment of Psychological Science, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, USA.
Jebessa MijenaDepartment of Mathematics, Georgia College & State University, Milledgeville, GA, USA.
Getachew DagneCollege of Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Mary Ellen YoungCommunity Health Collaborative, and Minority Health & Health Equity Research Support Services, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
Clement GwedeMoffitt Cancer Center, Department of Health Outcomes & Behavior, Gastrointestinal Oncology, and Genitourinary Oncology, Tampa, FL, USA.
Folakemi OdedinaMayo Clinic, Division of Hematology/Oncology and Cancer Health Equity Research Program, Jacksonville, FL, USA.

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NIMHD NIH HHS 1R15MD017012-01A1
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Abstract

backgroundThe past two decades has seen a steady rise in the number of immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa to the United States (US). While this population represent one of the fastest growing segments of the US immigrant population, research examining the impact of migration on the health practices and behaviors among this population has lagged. Acculturation is the modification of an individual’s beliefs, values, and behavior upon contact with a different culture. This study aimed to enhance understanding of the links between acculturation and health practices among sub-Saharan Africa immigrants in the US.

methodsConstructivist Grounded Theory methodology was employed to develop a process model that explains the relationship between acculturation and health behaviors of sub-Saharan African immigrant men. This qualitative approach included in-depth interviews with 36 participants and a follow-up interview with 10 participants. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants and audio recordings of interviews were transcribed, verified, and analyzed using an iterative constant comparative approach that comprised open, axial, and focused coding. Emerging constructs were identified and synthesized into a process model which was further refined with input from an advisory panel and participant checking.

resultsThe Model of Acculturation and Health Practices among sub-Saharan African immigrant men (MAPS) in the US can be categorized into four main pillars: inputs, contexts, mechanisms, and outcomes. Inputs conceptualize pre-immigration experience including reasons for migration. Contextual factors describe prevailing conditions in the US including the political and economic aspects surrounding immigration. Mechanisms depict how acculturation impacts health behaviors. Outcomes illustrate the proximal and distal outcomes.

conclusionThis Model of Acculturation and Health Practices among sub-Saharan African immigrant men identifies key constructs that should be considered when studying acculturation and health practices among sub-Saharan Africa immigrants in the US. Notably, MAPS can aid in providing healthcare providers with a comprehensive lens through which to understand the complexities of sub-Saharan African Immigrant men’s health behaviors. This study fills the void of dearth in theoretical models that elucidate behavioral adaptation and preventive behavior among sub-Saharan Africa immigrants in the US.

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AcculturationEarly Detection of CancerEmigrants and ImmigrantsHealth BehaviorProstatic NeoplasmsAdultAfrica South of the SaharaAgedGrounded TheoryHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchSub-Saharan African PeopleUnited StatesAcculturationAfrican immigrant menBehavioral modelHealth practicesProstate cancer

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