O27 Family Mealtime Behaviors Among Low-Income African Americans Participating in a Healthy Meal Kit Intervention
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2020.04.039
Abstract: Background The home environment influences health behaviors of families. Frequent family meals are associated with healthier dietary behaviors and lower BMI across children of varying ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic groups. Therefore, interventions that increase family… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; mealtime behaviors; family; income african ... See more keywords
Evidence-based digital literacy class for older, low-income African-American adults
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DOI: 10.1080/00909882.2019.1587176
Abstract: ABSTRACT Based on our community engagement project involving 47 older, low-income African-American adults from a senior community center, this study analyzes how an underserved population acquires knowledge and skills related to digital technologies. We discuss… read more here.
Keywords: older low; low income; class; american adults ... See more keywords
“Whatever I Can Imagine, We Did It”: Home-Based Parental Involvement Among Low-Income African-American Mothers With Preschoolers Enrolled in Head Start
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DOI: 10.1080/02568543.2019.1642970
Abstract: ABSTRACT Researchers are increasingly focusing on the home-based parental involvement experiences of low-income, African American families with young children. These studies document the positive ways that parental involvement can promote the school readiness of preschoolers… read more here.
Keywords: american mothers; income african; low income; african american ... See more keywords
Using group model building to develop a culturally grounded model of breastfeeding for low‐income African American women in the USA
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13791
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To identify barriers and supporting factors for breastfeeding, and the dynamic interactions between them, as identified by low-income African American women and lactation peer helpers. BACKGROUND Stark breastfeeding disparities exist between African… read more here.
Keywords: model; income african; low income; impacting breastfeeding ... See more keywords
Perspectives on Engagement With Youth Physical Activity Opportunities in Low-Income, African American, Urban Neighborhoods
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DOI: 10.1177/08901171221108388
Abstract: Purpose To identify and describe factors related to low-income, African American youth’s participation in neighborhood youth physical activity opportunities (YPAO). Approach Formative research. Setting Face-to-face focus groups in New Castle County, Delaware. Participants Fifty-five adults… read more here.
Keywords: income african; low income; ypaos; youth physical ... See more keywords
Access to Health Care for Low-Income African American Women: Lived Experiences and Expectations.
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DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2020.0070
Abstract: BACKGROUND Women of color and people of low socioeconomic status continue to have poorer health outcomes than their counterparts. This study explored patientsatisfaction and perceptions of low-income African American women regarding access to care. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: health care; income african; low income; care ... See more keywords
Building workforce capacity for the surgical management of cervical cancer in a fragile, low-income African nation—Democratic Republic of the Congo
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DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2021.1232
Abstract: Objectives Surgery is a cornerstone of the management of cervical cancer. Women diagnosed with cervical cancer in sub-Saharan Africa have very little access to specialised (gynaecologic oncology) surgical services. We describe our experiences and challenges… read more here.
Keywords: fragile low; low income; cervical cancer; income african ... See more keywords