Joyce Balls-Berry1, Christopher Watson2, Sandeep Kadimpati3, Andre Crockett4, Essa A Mohamed5, Italo Brown2, Miguel Valdez Soto5, Becky Sanford6, Michele Halyard7, Jagdish Khubchandani8, Lea Dacy5, Olga Idriss Davis9. 1. Mayo Clinic, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. 2. Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine, 1005 Dr Db Todd Jr Blvd, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. 3. Dental Public Health Resident, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Yakima, Washington, USA. 4. Vision Church and Vision Barbershop, 3270 19th Street NW, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. 5. Mayo Clinic, Center for Clinical and Translational Science, 200 First Street SW Rochester, Minnesota, USA. 6. Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW Rochester, Minnesota, USA. 7. Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology, 13400 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. 8. Ball State University, Department of Physiology and Health Science, Cooper Science Building, CL 325, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, USA. 9. Arizona State University, Hugh Downs School of Communication, Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center, Arizona State University, 411 North Central Avenue, Suite 720, 1151 S. Forest Ave., Mail Code: 43201205, Phoenix, Tempe Arizona, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minorities. These disparities persist despite educational efforts to reduce the prevalence of diabetes. Receptiveness of educational efforts for Black men needs to be studied. OBJECTIVE: This study assesses Black men's receptiveness to a barbershop-based program focused on diabetes prevention and awareness in a church-affiliated barbershop in Rochester, Minnesota. METHODS: The pastor and barber of a church-affiliated barbershop and academic medical researchers designed a community-engaged research study to determine Black men's perception of diabetes. Recruitment for the 90-minute focus group included flyers (n=60), email, and in-person. Units of analysis included focus-group audio recording, transcripts, and field notes. Using traditional content analysis, we categorized data into themes and sub-themes. RESULTS: Thirteen Black men participated (Group 1, n=6; Group 2, n=7) having a mean age of 40.3 years (range 19 to 65), and employed full-time (77%). Themes included diabetes prevention, treatment, prevalence, risks, and health education. Participants identified diet and exercise as essential components of diabetes prevention. Additionally, participants mentioned that family history contributes to diabetes. Participants agreed that barbershops are an appropriate setting for data collection and health education on diabetes for Black men. DISCUSSION/ CONCLUSION: Findings indicate that Black men are generally aware of diabetes. The community-engaged research process allowed for development of a culturally appropriate research study on diabetes. This study is the foundation for developing a culturally appropriate health education program on diabetes for Black men.
BACKGROUND:Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and disproportionately affects racial and ethnic minorities. These disparities persist despite educational efforts to reduce the prevalence of diabetes. Receptiveness of educational efforts for Black men needs to be studied. OBJECTIVE: This study assesses Black men's receptiveness to a barbershop-based program focused on diabetes prevention and awareness in a church-affiliated barbershop in Rochester, Minnesota. METHODS: The pastor and barber of a church-affiliated barbershop and academic medical researchers designed a community-engaged research study to determine Black men's perception of diabetes. Recruitment for the 90-minute focus group included flyers (n=60), email, and in-person. Units of analysis included focus-group audio recording, transcripts, and field notes. Using traditional content analysis, we categorized data into themes and sub-themes. RESULTS: Thirteen Black men participated (Group 1, n=6; Group 2, n=7) having a mean age of 40.3 years (range 19 to 65), and employed full-time (77%). Themes included diabetes prevention, treatment, prevalence, risks, and health education. Participants identified diet and exercise as essential components of diabetes prevention. Additionally, participants mentioned that family history contributes to diabetes. Participants agreed that barbershops are an appropriate setting for data collection and health education on diabetes for Black men. DISCUSSION/ CONCLUSION: Findings indicate that Black men are generally aware of diabetes. The community-engaged research process allowed for development of a culturally appropriate research study on diabetes. This study is the foundation for developing a culturally appropriate health education program on diabetes for Black men.
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Barbershop; Black Men; Church; Diabetes; Focus Group
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