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COVID-19 Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Among Black Men with Chronic Health Conditions: A Latent Profile

Tyler Collette1, Laura Stevens2, Vanessa Robinson-Dooley2

  • 1Department of Psychological Science, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, USA.

Social Work in Public Health
|July 28, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Black men with chronic conditions had lower COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAP), impacting their health. Interventions must address these disparities to improve well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • COVID-19 disproportionately affected Black communities, increasing fatalities and reducing life expectancy, particularly among men.
  • Pre-existing conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and obesity exacerbated COVID-19 inequities in Black men.
  • Understanding COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAP) is crucial for addressing health disparities in this population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAP) among Black men with chronic conditions.
  • To determine the impact of COVID-19-related KAP on cross-sectional health outcomes in this demographic.
  • To identify potential intervention points for improving health and well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey was administered to 312 Black men reporting at least one chronic disease.
  • Participants completed questionnaires assessing their knowledge, attitudes, and preventative behaviors (KAP) regarding COVID-19.
  • Latent profile analysis was used to examine the relationship between KAP profiles and self-reported health outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Unique latent profiles based on COVID-19-related KAP were identified.
  • Lower levels of KAP were associated with differential impacts on participants' self-reported health and well-being.
  • Specific KAP profiles influenced health outcomes, highlighting areas for targeted interventions.

Conclusions:

  • COVID-19 knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors significantly influence the health and well-being of Black men with chronic conditions.
  • Interventions should consider factors like viral hygiene, misinformation, stigma, and discrimination.
  • Addressing KAP disparities is essential for mitigating COVID-19's impact on vulnerable populations.

Keywords:
Black menCOVID-19Viral hygienechronic healthwell-being

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