Current Perspectives on Latino Men’s Health

Gast, Julie; Peak, Terry

doi:10.1177/1559827611426530

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“…This could expand on existing culturally relevant channels, such as including promotores and bicultural physicians and staff in primary care settings, and expanding cultural competence training among health care providers. 4,68,[70][71][72][73][74]76,77 Expanded use of social networking and technology could also be instrumental in more broad dissemination of interventions among Latinos. Internet usage has risen significantly among racial and ethnic minorities in recent years 112 and may be an effective tool in recruitment.…”

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“…[1][2][3] These disparities can be partially explained by differences in access to care. 4 Latinos are less likely than Whites to use preventive health services or have a primary care physician 5 and are least likely of all racial/ethnic groups to have health insurance. 6 It is also likely that health disparities in Latinos are partially due to behavioral factors, such as differences in leisure time physical activity (PA).…”

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Physical Activity in Latino Men and Women

Larsen

Noble

Murray

et al. 2014

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

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Latinos report less leisure time physical activity (PA) than non-Latino Whites and suffer disproportionately from diseases related to sedentary lifestyle, yet remain underserved and understudied. Gaining a better understanding of PA behavior in Latinos is critical to intervene on this significant public health issue. This article discusses the growing literature on the facilitators and barriers of PA in Latino men and women and reviews recent interventions to promote activity. Apart from acculturation influences, facilitators of PA in Latinos are similar to those of non-Latino Whites, with most research focusing on self-efficacy and social support. Barriers for Latinas, however, are more culturally distinct, such as a focus on caregiving and cultural standards for body shape. Barriers unique to Latino men largely have not been studied. Researchers have adopted a variety of approaches to increase PA, including using promotores and incorporating culturally appropriate activities, and have had mixed success. However, the community and randomized controlled trials almost exclusively included only women. Studies reviewed here suggest that interventions should target culturally specific barriers beyond language to successfully increase PA in Latinos and highlight a need for formative research and design of interventions for Latino men.

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Physical Activity in Latino Men and Women

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Noble

Murray

et al. 2014

American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine

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“…The concept of fatalism, as related to the reliance on fatalistic beliefs and lack of faith in preventive medicine have been studied in Latino/ Hispanic men as affecting the use of health education and screenings that target disease prevention [6]. Moreover, the status of Latino/Hispanic men's health decision-making is potentially affected by cultural values such as machismo, which is defined as the cultural value that Latino / Hispanic men are expected to behave in a masculine way and masculine identity in which males are self-reliant, strong, robust, and should never reveal vulnerability [8,9]. There is the assumption that Latino immigrants that have lived for longer periods in the U.S., are members of a later immigrant generation, and are fluent Englishspeakers, represent higher levels of acculturation and lower levels of machismo [10].…”

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“…The Latino/Hispanic community is potentially a complex group due to its significant variations in racial and ethnic heritages. Structural factors such as the lack of culturally and linguistically competent health programs and services have been identified as barriers to Latino/Hispanic health decision making and healthcare use [9]. Thus the importance of a culturally competent health education that increases the extent to which individuals are well informed about health care matters such as nutrition, sanitation, and the availability of health care resources [4] integrating cultural safety, considering the perception of the recipient and taking in consideration the outcome of cultural competence.…”

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Impact Assessment of Culturally Competent Nutrition Trainings on Diabetes Type II Control to Male Latinos/Hispanics

Guemes¹,

Gonzalez²,

Gonzalez³

2018

J Nutr Food Sci

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Culturally competent health education can potentially save lives and overall improve quality of life. Health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and blood pressure, if identified early, can possibly be controlled and less likely to become a major health problem. The present study was conducted to assess the impact of culturally competent health and nutrition education trainings on diabetes type II control directed to male Latinos/ Hispanics living in Atlanta, Georgia. United States. The five-week long education trainings were offered weekly to 50 volunteer participants that had been diagnosed with diabetes type II by their primary physician for over a year. Other than receiving diabetes prescription medication, the participants were not engaging in any other specific health activity intended to support diabetes type II control. Three other health factors were taken in consideration: height, weight, and Body Mass Index (BMI), which were measured at the beginning of each session. After each session, the participants were asked to implement the lessons learned at home, individually monitor blood glucose levels and record results in a tracking sheet provided. Results of the study include a stabilization and/or decline in glucose levels for the participants who reported to have continued their prescribed medications and implemented the knowledge learned in the education trainings. Weight loss was also noted the participants who were intentionally interested in losing weight as a result of the program. The results of the study thus conclude that culturally competent health and nutrition education trainings on diabetes type II control can make a significant impact in the health and nutritional status of male Latino/Hispanics.

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“…The Latino / Hispanic community is potentially a complex group due to its significant variations in racial and ethnic heritages. Structural factors such as the lack of culturally and linguistically competent health programs and services have been identified as barriers to Latino/ Hispanic health decision making and healthcare use [9]. Thus, the importance of a culturally competent health education that increases the extent to which individuals are well informed about health care matters such as nutrition, sanitation, and the availability of health care resources [10] integrating cultural safety, considering the perception of the recipient and taking in consideration the outcome of cultural competence.…”

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Evaluation Findings of Culturally Competent Nutrition Trainings: A Case Study Using the Success Case Method

Gonzalez¹,

Guemes²,

Gonzalez³

2018

J Nutr Food Sci

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The Success Case Method (SCM) technique is a relatively quick and easy method of verifying implementation success. Using the SCM technique, this study evaluates culturally competent health and nutrition education trainings on diabetes type II control directed to (50) male Latinos/Hispanics living in Atlanta, Georgia. United States. In order to identify the most (and least) successful participants, a brief 5-questions survey was provided four (4) weeks after the completion of the training. Five (5) factors were selected as measures of success: (1) Initiation, (2) Continuity, (3) Self-Assessment, (4) Knowledge Sharing, and (5) Applicability to which participants had to determine on a scale of 1 to 5 their level of success. A random sample of five (5) of most successful and five (5) least successful participants were selected for interviews with the purpose of getting a deeper sense of the participants experience and determine the exact nature and extent of their success. Results revealed that most participants achieved success as a result of the training, with a higher number of "most successful" cases in initiation, continuity, self-assessment, and knowledge sharing. Applicability was not successfully achieved by a large number of participants, for example, how physical activity is important not only for diabetes type II control but also for high blood pressure control. In-depth interviews revealed that language, culture, credentials, clarification and family support are benefits for success, while, lack of time, income, supplies, lack of family support, and education are barriers for success. The results demonstrate the need for topic specific trainings that provide knowledge and skills for this community on chronic disease prevention and health promotion; the importance of social assistance in order to address barriers and the influence of family support in the Latino men health status and decision-making.

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Current Perspectives on Latino Men’s Health

Cited by 6 publications

References 55 publications

Physical Activity in Latino Men and Women

Physical Activity in Latino Men and Women

Impact Assessment of Culturally Competent Nutrition Trainings on Diabetes Type II Control to Male Latinos/Hispanics

Evaluation Findings of Culturally Competent Nutrition Trainings: A Case Study Using the Success Case Method

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