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Metabolic Syndrome in African Americans: Views on Making Lifestyle Changes

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores African American adults' understanding of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and their motivations for making lifestyle changes. African Americans have a greater risk for components of MetS, such as hypertension. Three focus groups were conducted with African American adults (n = 11) with MetS. Content analysis revealed five themes: Threat of Poor Health, Building Trust With Providers, Gaining Social Support, Seeking Culturally Acceptable Alternatives, and Getting on Track and Staying on Track. Lifestyle interventions for African Americans with MetS need to focus on building trust, developing self-monitoring skills, social support, and identifying low-cost/convenient opportunities for physical activity.

Source: Journal of Transcultural Nursing

DOI: 10.1177/1043659609357636

Authors: Kenya Kirkendoll, Patricia C. Clark, Daurice Grossniklaus, Pricilla Igho-Pemu, Rebecca Mullis, Sandra B. Dunbar

Institutions: Georgia State University, Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine, University of Georgia

Language: English

Topic: Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green