Introduction: Masculinity, identity, and the health and well-being of African American men.

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay C. Wade ◽  
Aaron B. Rochlen
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Men ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals The Health and Well-Being of African-American Older Adults With a History of Incarceration

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 506-506
Author(s):  
Rodlescia Sneed
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
African American ◽  
African Americans ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Formerly Incarcerated ◽  
Older Prisoners ◽  
Health Related ◽  
History Of ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
African American Older Adults

Abstract African-Americans are overrepresented in the criminal justice system. Longer prison stays and release programs for older prisoners may result in an increased number of community-dwelling older adults with a history of incarceration. In recent years, there has been a substantial increase in research on health-related outcomes for currently incarcerated older adults; however, there has been little inquiry into outcomes for formerly incarcerated African-American older adults following community re-entry. In this study, we used secondary data from the Health and Retirement Study to describe employment, economic, and health-related outcomes in this population. Twelve percent of the 2238 African-Americans in our sample had been previously incarcerated. Those who had been previously incarcerated had higher rates of lung disease, arthritis, back problems, mobility problems, and mental health issues than their counterparts. They also had higher rates of hospitalization and lower use of dental health services. Further, while they did not experience lower employment rates than those with no criminal history, those who had been incarcerated had more physically demanding jobs and reported greater economic strain. Given the disproportionate incarceration rates among African-Americans, the aging of the prison population, and the increase in community re-entry for older prisoners, research that explores factors that impact the health and well-being of formerly incarcerated individuals has broad impact. Future work should focus on addressing the needs of this vulnerable population of African-American older adults.

scholarly journals Distress, anxiety, depression, and emotional well-being in African-American men with prostate cancer

2010 ◽  
Vol 19 (10) ◽  
pp. 1052-1060 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian J. Nelson ◽  
Eliana M. Balk ◽  
Andrew J. Roth
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Men ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Anxiety Depression

The Tensions of Unity: Challenges of Community-Centered Research

2003 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
Jianghong Li ◽  
Susan Shaw ◽  
Merrill Singer ◽  
Scott Clair
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Social Service ◽  
Health Research ◽  
African American Men ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Support Providers ◽  
Health Support ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Science And Research

Historically, there are numerous examples of how medical and other types of research have not adequately protected the interests of the community (of patients or others) that is studied. The most infamous example is the Tuskegee Project, which examined the progression of syphilis in a group of African-American men. Although improved treatment became available before the end of the project, the researchers chose to continue observing the progress of the disease rather than inform their study participants that effective treatment was now available. This sad story offers perhaps the most salient and now well-known example of how a community was mistreated in the name of science and research, but there are many other examples in the annuals of bioethics. As a result of such incidents, as well as many other factors, communities often view health research as "outsider-centered" rather than focusing on addressing their own needs. Further, "outsider-centered research" often is seen as taking something (e.g., data) away from the community to achieve "outsider" goals, rather than sharing findings with the community and contributing to community well-being. Given this historical context of human research, often conducted with a colonial sense of authority and indisputable importance, we can understand the mistrust of research that we regularly encounter in the communities we study. This mistrust is also present among frontline social service and health support providers, individuals who commonly come from and define them-selves as members of the communities they serve.

scholarly journals Depression Over the Adult Life Course for African American Men

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daphne C. Watkins
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
African American Men ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Life Course Perspective ◽  
Quality Health Care ◽  
Quality Health

Rarely are within-group differences among African American men explored in the context of mental health and well-being. Though current conceptual and empirical studies on depression among African American men exists, these studies do not offer a framework that considers how this disorder manifests over the adult life course for African American men. The purpose of this article is to examine the use of an adult life course perspective in understanding the complexity of depression for African American men. The proposed framework underscores six social determinants of depression (socioeconomic status, stressors, racial and masculine identity, kinship and social support, self-esteem and mastery, and access to quality health care) to initiate dialogue about the risk and protective factors that initiate, prolong, and exacerbate depression for African American men. The framework presented here is meant to stimulate discussion about the social determinants that influence depression for African American men to and through adulthood. Implications for the utility and applicability of the framework for researchers and health professionals who work with African American men are discussed.

So Much Trouble on My Mind: African American Males Coping With Mental Health Issues and Racism

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-172
Author(s):  
Marion Daniel Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Males ◽  
Population Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Current Discussion ◽  
Role Expectation ◽  
Health And Well Being

BackgroundThe current discussion examines the mental health needs and challenges of African American males within a social context undergirded by racism. There is a dearth of empirical research on African American males in this regard.ObjectiveTo effectively address the needs of this population, this article reviews the extant literature on cultural, social, and contextual factors that may be salient factors in the mental health status and outcomes for African American males.MethodsThis includes an examination of the roles of race, religious participation, social support, gender role expectation in mental health and well-being outcomes.Findings/ConclusionThe current discussion is intended to serve as a prospective guide for future research, prevention, and intervention initiatives designed to improve such outcomes for a vulnerable and at-risk population group.

Hope and Despair: Diverse Voices of Hope from Urban African American Adolescent Gang Members

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 50-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edith J. Morris, ◽  
Judith Fry-McComish,
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
African American Adolescents ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Gang Members ◽  
African American Adolescent ◽  
Specific Support ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Suicide Plan ◽  
Urban African American Adolescent

The Center for Disease Control (2010) found that 9.8% of African American adolescents reported having a suicide plan compared to 10.9% of all youth surveyed. Hope emerged as a caring construct in a study of african american adolescent gang members and may be a factor in the prevention of depression and suicide. Before age 12, adolescents were hopeful about their future, but shortly after their thirteenth birthday, they expressed feelings of hopelessness and despair. Interventions for promoting health and well-being in African American gang members include nonjudgmental listening, forming age-specific support groups, and offering strategies for achieving life goals.

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