Bridging the Gap: Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Research Through Barbershop Collaboration
Health disparities persist among Black men, notably in the context of lung cancer and stress-related health outcomes. This study explores these disparities through a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, citizen science, and social network theory, leveraging the expertise and trust...
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2024-02-01
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| Series: | American Journal of Men's Health |
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| author | Miguel Negrete Adeolu Ademiluyi Evgenia Karayeva George Eskridge Matthew Huggins Curtis M. Eskridge Bobby D. Price Kestutis G. Bendinskas Karriem S. Watson Sage J. Kim |
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| description | Health disparities persist among Black men, notably in the context of lung cancer and stress-related health outcomes. This study explores these disparities through a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, citizen science, and social network theory, leveraging the expertise and trust of Black barbers as community leaders. The purpose is to understand the nuanced connections between stress and lung cancer in this demographic. Engaging 161 Black men across four Chicago neighborhoods, the study successfully collected hair samples and survey data, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive recruitment strategies. Findings highlight the effectiveness of the collaboration, showcasing the role of barbershops as community hubs for research. The study concludes by advocating for sustained partnerships with community leaders, emphasizing transparency in research communication, and promoting culturally grounded approaches to address health disparities and enhance research participation among underrepresented populations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ae9e7eb4161e40f9bdf8bf6c517efcd42024-02-10T17:03:50ZengSAGE PublishingAmerican Journal of Men's Health1557-98912024-02-011810.1177/15579883241229417Bridging the Gap: Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Research Through Barbershop CollaborationMiguel Negrete0Adeolu Ademiluyi1Evgenia Karayeva2George Eskridge3Matthew Huggins4Curtis M. Eskridge5Bobby D. Price6Kestutis G. Bendinskas7Karriem S. Watson8Sage J. Kim9University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USAUniversity of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USAUniversity of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USAGeorge’s Barber Shop, Chicago, IL, USABeauti PRO, Chicago, IL, USACut It Out Curt, Chicago, IL, USAPrinciple Barbers, Chicago, IL, USAOswego State University of New York, Oswego, NY, USANational Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Program, Bethesda, MD, USAUniversity of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, USAHealth disparities persist among Black men, notably in the context of lung cancer and stress-related health outcomes. This study explores these disparities through a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, citizen science, and social network theory, leveraging the expertise and trust of Black barbers as community leaders. The purpose is to understand the nuanced connections between stress and lung cancer in this demographic. Engaging 161 Black men across four Chicago neighborhoods, the study successfully collected hair samples and survey data, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive recruitment strategies. Findings highlight the effectiveness of the collaboration, showcasing the role of barbershops as community hubs for research. The study concludes by advocating for sustained partnerships with community leaders, emphasizing transparency in research communication, and promoting culturally grounded approaches to address health disparities and enhance research participation among underrepresented populations.https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883241229417 |
| spellingShingle | Miguel Negrete Adeolu Ademiluyi Evgenia Karayeva George Eskridge Matthew Huggins Curtis M. Eskridge Bobby D. Price Kestutis G. Bendinskas Karriem S. Watson Sage J. Kim Bridging the Gap: Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Research Through Barbershop Collaboration American Journal of Men's Health |
| title | Bridging the Gap: Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Research Through Barbershop Collaboration |
| title_full | Bridging the Gap: Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Research Through Barbershop Collaboration |
| title_fullStr | Bridging the Gap: Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Research Through Barbershop Collaboration |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bridging the Gap: Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Research Through Barbershop Collaboration |
| title_short | Bridging the Gap: Engaging Black Men in Lung Cancer Research Through Barbershop Collaboration |
| title_sort | bridging the gap engaging black men in lung cancer research through barbershop collaboration |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883241229417 |
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