Mental health attitudes, norms, beliefs, and experiences with care among young Black men: A theory of planned behavior assessment.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Young Black/African American men (YBM) are at greater risk for trauma and related mental health concerns compared to young non-Hispanic White men but are less likely to receive mental health care when needed. The current study used a Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB)-guided framework to qualitatively explore beliefs, norms, and intentions related to seeking mental health screening and linkage to care (LTC) among YBM exposed to trauma.

Method

Participants (N = 55, M_age = 23 years) were YBM aged 18-30 recruited from urban community settings in Kansas City, MO, between October 2018 and April 2019 for participation in focus groups.

Results

Participants discussed lived experiences with trauma and mental health care, plus salient behavioral

SUBMITTER: Bauer AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570394 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature