Black men's health-related quality of life: A qualitative study to understand community-identified perception and needs.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a multidimensional indicator of overall health associated with premature mortality. Black men score low on measures of HRQoL, but it is unclear how Black men conceptualize HRQoL and whether there have been efforts to promote HRQoL among these men. The present qualitative study to understand Black men's conceptualization of HRQoL and strategies to improve HRQoL was based in community-based participatory research and the social-ecological model of health.

Method

A community advisory board (CAB) was established, and the need for an effort to promote HRQoL promotion among Black men was assessed and supported. A focus group protocol was developed in conjunction with the CAB and a group of barbers. Seven focus groups were conduct

SUBMITTER: Wippold GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869231 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature