Coping and Protective Factors of Mental Health: An Examination of African American and US Caribbean Black Women Exposed to IPV from a Nationally Representative Sample

Parnell, Regina; Lacey, Krim K.; Wood, Maxine

doi:10.3390/ijerph192215343

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“…Men may also not feel comfortable speaking with a therapist or family member if they have been vicariously exposed to firearm violence, seeing an effort to cope as a sign of weakness or threat to their own self-conceptualization of masculinity [ 59 ]. On the other hand, women who are directly exposed to instances of intimate partner violence may be unable to turn to formal or informal support networks out of shame or fear of retaliation [ 60 , 61 ]. It is thus crucial that culturally congruent opportunities for coping and healing are made readily available to those exposed to firearm violence to avoid broader harms to everyday health.…”

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Firearm Violence Exposure and Functional Disability among Black Men and Women in the United States

Semenza,

Baker,

Vil

2024

J Urban Health

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This study investigates the relationship between firearm violence exposure and functional health among Black adults in the United States (US). We examined associations between different forms of firearm violence exposure (direct, indirect, and community) and functional health with particular attention to differences across sex groups. We used survey data from a nationally representative sample of 3015 Black adult Americans to analyze associations between types of firearm violence exposure and four aspects of functional disability including: the ability to concentrate, walk/use stairs, dress/bathe, and run errands among males and females. The findings indicate notable disparities in exposure and health outcomes based on the exposure type and cumulative exposure to violence. Among males, functional disability was associated most closely with community violence exposure, while direct threats of firearm violence were most consequential for functional health among females. High cumulative exposure to firearm violence was linked to significant risks to functional health, particularly among females. The results shed light on sex differences in the repercussions of firearm violence exposure and emphasize its implications for daily functioning and health. This study contributes to the understanding of the multifaceted impacts of firearm violence on functional well-being and highlights the need for inclusive and culturally sensitive healing approaches based in community settings. There is a critical need for heightened awareness and strategies to enhance the well-being of those disproportionately affected by firearm violence in the US.

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Firearm Violence Exposure and Functional Disability among Black Men and Women in the United States

Semenza,

Baker,

Vil

2024

J Urban Health

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“…These scholars described a suite of coping strategies that include experiencing the need to perform strength regardless of authentic feelings, suppressing emotions, resisting vulnerability and dependence, succeeding even with limited resources, and caretaking for family, community, and society. This schema derives, in part, from the strong Black woman (SBW) role, which emerged as a response to Black community survival needs and White dominant culture's multi-pronged oppression (Parnell et al, 2022;Spates et al, 2020).…”

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Being Essential and Feeling Expendable: Black Female Clinicians’ Narratives About Working in the U.S. During Dual Pandemics

Hightower

2024

AM J QUALITATIVE RES

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<i>Historically and in the present day, Black women’s positionality in the U.S. has paradoxically situated them in a society where they are both intrinsically essential and treated as expendable. This positionality, known as gendered racism, manifests commonly in professional environments and results in myriad harms. In response, Black women have developed, honed, and practiced a range of coping styles to mitigate the insidious effects of gendered racism. While often effective in the short-term, these techniques frequently complicate Black women’s well-being. For Black female clinicians who experience gendered racism and work on the frontlines of community mental health, myriad bio-psycho-social-spiritual harms compound. This project provided an opportunity for Black female clinicians from across the U.S. to share their experiences during the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and anti-Black violence. I conducted in-depth interviews with clinicians (n=14) between the ages of 30 and 58. Using the Listening Guide voice-centered approach to data generation and analysis, I identified four voices to help answer this project’s central question: How do you experience being a Black female clinician in the U.S.? The voices of self, pride, vigilance, and mediating narrated the complex ways participants experienced their workplaces. This complexity seemed to be context-specific, depending on whether the clinicians worked in predominantly White workplaces (PWW), a mix of PWW and private practice, or private practice exclusively. Participants who worked only in PWW experienced the greatest stress, oppression, and burnout risk, while participants who worked exclusively in private practice reported more joy, more authenticity, and more job satisfaction. These findings have implications for mentoring, supporting, and retaining Black female clinicians.</i>

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Maternal health disparities linked to stressful life events: A cross-sectional study of industrialized Italian cities

Bansal,

Patrono,

Renzetti

et al. 2023

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Background Understanding the impact of family life stressors on maternal health is crucial, particularly in highly industrialized areas. This study assessed the validity of an Italian-language version of the Crisis in Family Systems-Revised (CRISYS-R) survey in Northern and Southern Italian cohorts. Methods Mothers (n = 252) completed an Italian version of CRISYS-R, translated from English using the forward-backward method. At least 14 days after initial survey completion, a random subset of mothers (n = 44) retook CRISYS-R. Information about family demographics, socioeconomic status, and maternal health were collected by self-report on structured surveys. Statistical analyses were performed in R. Results Test-retest analysis yielded a Pearson coefficient of 0.714 (Brescia: 0.845, Taranto: 0.726). Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for internal consistency was 0.765 (Brescia: 0.718, Taranto: 0.784). In multivariable regression, the total number of stressors reported on the initial CRISYS-R test was positively associated with: poor maternal mental health (p < 0.001), poor maternal physical health (p < 0.01), and residence in the Southern rather than Northern Italy (p = 0.02). Univariate correlations yielded similar results, plus a negative correlation between annual family income and total life stressors (p < 0.05). Conclusions Statistical analyses support the validity and reliability of an Italian-language CRISYS-R in industrialized areas, while highlighting relationships between family stressors and maternal mental and physical health. This survey instrument has the potential to inform public health policies and interventions serving families in Italian-speaking areas with high burdens of industrial pollution.

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Coping and Protective Factors of Mental Health: An Examination of African American and US Caribbean Black Women Exposed to IPV from a Nationally Representative Sample

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Firearm Violence Exposure and Functional Disability among Black Men and Women in the United States

Firearm Violence Exposure and Functional Disability among Black Men and Women in the United States

Being Essential and Feeling Expendable: Black Female Clinicians’ Narratives About Working in the U.S. During Dual Pandemics

Maternal health disparities linked to stressful life events: A cross-sectional study of industrialized Italian cities

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