Journal article
Rural Latino Men’s Experiences and Attitudes Toward Health: A Pilot Photovoice Study
American journal of men's health, Vol.17(2), 15579883231158525
Spring 2023
DOI: 10.1177/15579883231158525
PMCID: PMC9998422
Abstract
Much of the research regarding Latino men’s health tends to focus on specific health outcomes (e.g., HIV or diabetes). Few studies have examined how Latino men perceive factors that influence their health and/or health-related behaviors. This study explored rural Latino men’s experiences and attitudes toward health, using photovoice, in the context of a community-based participatory research partnership. We recruited nine Latino men living in a small town in Southeastern Iowa. Four to nine men attended four sessions and led a community forum. All the men were foreign-born, identified as Latino, aged between 34 and 67 years, and had lived in the United States for at least 7 years. Five themes were identified: (a) cultural conflict, (b) too much and discordant information, (c) lifestyles conflict, (d) sacrifice, and (e) family connectedness. An important implication of this study derives from familial and community connections and sacrifice. Feeling disconnected from family may impact physical and mental health and health-promoting behaviors. Future research should explore ways to inform community- and family-level interventions to connect rural Latino men more strongly to their family and local community and help them to take better control of their health.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Rural Latino Men’s Experiences and Attitudes Toward Health: A Pilot Photovoice Study
- Creators
- Jason D Daniel-Ulloa (Corresponding Author) - University of Washington BothellJimmy A Reyes (Author)Daisy Y. Morales-Campos (Author) - The University of Texas at AustinEdna Villareal (Author) - The University of Texas at AustinDaniel F. López Cevallos (Contributor)Himar Hernandez (Contributor) - Iowa State UniversityBarbara Baquero (Author) - University of Washington
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- American journal of men's health, Vol.17(2), 15579883231158525
- DOI
- 10.1177/15579883231158525
- PMCID
- PMC9998422
- NLM abbreviation
- Am J Mens Health
- ISSN
- 1557-9883
- eISSN
- 1557-9891
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Grant note
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): U48 DP006389
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This publication was supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as a part of a Cooperative Agreement Number (U48 DP006389). The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily rep-resent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS or the U.S. Government.
- Language
- English
- Date published season
- Spring 2023
- Date published
- 03/2023
- Academic Unit
- Community and Behavioral Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984821945402771
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