Using the Health Belief Model to Develop Culturally Appropriate Weight-Management Materials for African-American Women

2012 ◽  
Vol 112 (5) ◽  
pp. 664-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delores C.S. James ◽  
Joseph W. Pobee ◽  
D'lauren Oxidine ◽  
Latonya Brown ◽  
Gungeet Joshi
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
American Women ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

scholarly journals Attitudes toward Genetic Testing for Hypertension among African American Women and Girls

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacquelyn Y. Taylor ◽  
Bronwen Peternell ◽  
Jennifer A. Smith
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Genetic Testing ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Genetic Studies ◽  
American Women ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Women And Girls ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Introduction. Although African American (AA) women have the highest prevalence of hypertension and many genetic studies have been conducted to examine this disparity, no published studies have investigated their attitudes toward genetic testing for hypertension. The purpose of the present study was to use the health belief model as a guide to examine attitudes toward perceived barriers and benefits of genetic testing held by AA multigenerational triads and to determine whether they differed by generation, age, education, or income level.Methods. A descriptive correlational research design were used with 183 African American women and girls from Detroit. Correlations between triad membership, age, income, and education level were examined for association with attitudes toward genetic testing.Results. Increasing age and education were associated with significant differences in attitudes regarding benefits (F[2,160]=5.19,P=0.007,d=0.06) and awareness (F[2,160]=6.49,P=0.002,d=0.08). No statistically significant differences existed on the three subscales when compared by income levels or triad membership.Conclusions. This highlights the need for increased outreach to younger generations regarding benefits of genetic services. Further research is necessary to determine whether rural and male populations have similar beliefs.

Using the Health Belief Model to Examine Differences in Adherence to Mammography Among African-American and Caucasian Women

2004 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 59-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Thomas Vadaparampil ◽  
Victoria L. Champion ◽  
Theodore K. Miller ◽  
Usha Menon ◽  
Celette Sugg Skinner
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Caucasian Women ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

scholarly journals Exploring COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Stakeholders in African American and Latinx Communities in the Deep South Through the Lens of the Health Belief Model

2021 ◽  
pp. 089011712110450
Author(s):  
Lori B. Bateman ◽  
Allyson G. Hall ◽  
William A. Anderson ◽  
Andrea L. Cherrington ◽  
Anna Helova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Vaccine Uptake ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Virtual Focus Groups ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Purpose The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore perceptions related to COVID-19 vaccination intention among African American and Latinx participants and suggest intervention strategies. Approach Ninety minute virtual focus groups (N = 8), segmented by county, race and ethnicity were conducted with stakeholders from 3 vulnerable Alabama counties. Participants Participants (N = 67) were primarily African American and Latinx, at least 19 years, and residents or stakeholders in Jefferson, Mobile, and Dallas counties. Setting Focus groups took place virtually over Zoom. Methods The semi-structured guide explored perceptions of COVID-19, with an emphasis on barriers and facilitators to vaccine uptake. Focus groups lasted approximately 90 minutes and were audio recorded, transcribed, and analyzed by a team of 3 investigators, according to the guidelines of Thematic Analysis using NVivo 12. To provide guidance in the development of interventions to decrease vaccine hesitancy, we examined how themes fit with the constructs of the Health Belief Model. Results We found that primary themes driving COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, ordered from most to least discussed, are mistrust, fear, and lack of information. Additionally, interventions to decrease vaccine hesitancy should be multi-modal, community engaged, and provide consistent, comprehensive messages delivered by trusted sources.

Historical Theoretical Perspectives to Consider in the Application of Community-Based Interventions for African Americans and Communities of Color

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-60
Author(s):  
Pandora Goode
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Health Belief Model ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Community Based Interventions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Nursing Knowledge ◽  
Communities Of Color ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
The Health Belief Model

Using theory as a framework for community-based interventions in African American members provides the principles and guidance needed to generate nursing knowledge. However, choosing an appropriate theoretical framework to guide community-based interventions can be challenging. The aim of this manuscript is to examine the use of three historical models or theories (the Health Belief Model, the Theory of Planned Behavior, and Bandura's Self-Efficacy Theory), which are still being used today, to better understand their applications in community-based interventions.

scholarly journals Medication Adherence Among African American Women Who Have Been HIV Positive for 10 or More Years

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 524-544
Author(s):  
Sabrina T. Cherry ◽  
Kathleen deMarrais ◽  
Cheryl Keita
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
American Women ◽  
Persons Living With Hiv ◽  
High Risk Populations ◽  
Belief Model

Although new HIV infections in African American women have decreased, this population still constitutes the over half of all new HIV infections in women. Risk-reduction interventions and advancements in antiretroviral therapies have helped HIV-positive persons live longer. However, there are lags in care linkages and retention. Medication adherence is an important aspect of enhancing quality of and prolonging lives of persons living with HIV/AIDS. While studies have explored barriers and facilitators to medication adherence, gaps in the literature related to adherence for high-risk populations remain. By using narrative inquiry and the Health Belief Model, this exploratory study sought to gain insight on facilitators of and barriers to medication adherence among African American women who have been HIV positive for 10 or more years. The women discussed personal experiences and cues to action that help them remain adherent. Additional studies testing interventions designed specifically for long-term survivors may be advantageous within public health.

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