Improving mental health in black men through a 24-week community-based lifestyle change intervention: the black impact program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Poor mental health is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among Black men in the United States. Efforts to improve mental health among Black men have been hampered by a lack of access and utilization of mental health services. Physical activity and social networks have been shown to improve mental health. Thus, we examined the effect of a community team-based physical activity, health education and social needs intervention among Black men on mental health over 24 weeks.

Methods

Black adult males (n = 74) from a large Midwestern city participated in Black Impact, a 24-week community-based lifestyle change program adapted from the Diabetes Prevention Program and American Heart Association's (AHA) Check, Change, Control Blood Pressure Self-Management Program,

SUBMITTER: Joseph JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10775551 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature