Shop Talk: A Qualitative Study to Understand Peer Health-related Communication Among Black Men at the Barbershop.
Ann Behav Med
; 58(7): 498-505, 2024 Jun 18.
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For many Black men, barbershops are more than just a place for a haircut. Barbershops are community hubs that have transformed into safe places for difficult conversations about health. The goal of our study was to understand how Black men communicate about health at the barbershop. To address this goal, we conducted focus groups among the true expertsBlack men. We asked them: (i) how do Black men communicate about health at the barbershop? (ii) what do Black men communicate about health at the barbershop? and (iii) what about the barbershop facilitates these conversations? These men indicated that barbershops are a place where Black men can openly and dynamically provide health support to one another through role modeling, passing of wisdom, and passive testimonials. They said their conversations about health are often judgment-free and tailored to provide encouragement and motivation. Finally, they said that the supportive atmosphere of the barbershop facilitates these types of conversations. Although barbershops have been sources of health-related support for Black men for generations, the findings from this study can be used by those developing health promotion programs (in partnership with barbershops) to promote health among Black men.
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Asunto principal:
Grupo Paritario
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Negro o Afroamericano
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Grupos Focales
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Investigación Cualitativa
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Promoción de la Salud
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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Ann Behav Med
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos