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Black individuals in urban areas use diverse sources for health information, including healthcare services and community networks. This highlights the need for accessible community channels to improve health literacy and reduce disparities.

Keywords:

black communities community health health information health-seeking behaviors low-income communities

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Public Health
Health Communication
Health Disparities

Background:

Credible health information is vital for health literacy and behavior.
Digital health information access may be limited by technology and eHealth literacy.
Certain communities, like Black and low-income individuals, may prefer in-person information sources.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate community-based health information sources used by Black individuals in a low-income, urban setting.
To understand how these individuals seek and receive health advice.

Main Methods:

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 27 participants post-community education program.
Transcripts from 25 participants were analyzed using inductive content analysis.
Two coders categorized identified sources of health information and advice.

Main Results:

Identified sources included healthcare services, community organizations, networks, media, national organizations, pharmacies, and workplaces.
Healthcare services (physicians, clinics, hospitals) were the most frequently cited source.
Community organizations and networks were the second most frequently cited sources.

Conclusions:

Black individuals in urban, low-income areas utilize a variety of in-person and media-based health information channels.
Identifying trusted community health information sources is key for targeted outreach.
Improving access to these channels can enhance health literacy and mitigate health disparities.