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Moon J Lee1, Mary C Sobralske2, Chelane Fackenthall3
1Department of Public Relations, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida, PO Box 118400, Gainesville, FL, 32611-8400, USA. mlee@jou.ufl.edu.
Insights
Latino men face higher cardiovascular disease risks. Understanding their motivators and barriers to health screenings is key to reducing disparities and improving health outcomes for this population.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
- Cardiovascular Health
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death globally.
- Latino men experience disproportionately high rates of CVD risk factors like hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
- Underutilization of accessible screening methods by Latino men contributes to health disparities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify motivators for Latino men's participation in health screenings.
- To determine barriers preventing Latino men from engaging in screenings for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative, descriptive study design.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 17 self-identified Latino men.
- Interviews were conducted in English or Spanish, with trained interpreters available.
Main Results:
- Emerging themes identified key motivating factors for screening participation.
- Identified significant barriers hindering engagement in health screenings among Latino men.
- Data provides insights into culturally relevant strategies for health promotion.
Conclusions:
- Addressing specific motivators and barriers can improve screening uptake in Latino men.
- Culturally sensitive interventions are essential to reduce CVD health disparities.
- Findings inform future research and targeted public health strategies for Latino men's cardiovascular health.
Abstract:
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death across all races and ethnicities. In particular, Latino men suffer disproportionately from conditions that lead to CVD such as hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. There are easy and inexpensive ways to screen for certain cardiovascular conditions, yet Latino men are not benefiting from these. It is important to identify motivators and barriers to screening among this population. The purpose of this qualitative, descriptive study was to determine what motivates Latino men to participate in health screening for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Self-identified Latino men (n = 17) were interviewed following a community health screening targeting Latinos. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted in either Spanish or English after giving written consent. Trained interpreters were used for Spanish interviews. Emerging themes include motivating factors and barriers to participate in screening. Data findings direct future studies and provide culturally meaningful and relevant strategies to reduce health disparities.
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