Metabolic Syndrome in African Americans: Views on Making Lifestyle Changes

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dc.contributor.authorKirkendoll, K.
dc.contributor.authorClark, P. C.
dc.contributor.authorGrossniklaus, D.
dc.contributor.authorIgho-Pemu, P.
dc.contributor.authorMullis, R.
dc.contributor.authorDunbar, S. B.
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-14T15:03:45Z
dc.date.available2019-08-14T15:03:45Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.description.abstractThis 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.
dc.description.urihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1043659609357636
dc.identifierhttps://doi.org/10.13016/oyqs-3bai
dc.identifier.citationKirkendoll, K. and Clark, P. C. and Grossniklaus, D. and Igho-Pemu, P. and Mullis, R. and Dunbar, S. B. (2010) Metabolic Syndrome in African Americans: Views on Making Lifestyle Changes. Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 21 (2). pp. 104-113.
dc.identifier.issn1043-6596
dc.identifier.otherEprint ID 2903
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1903/23538
dc.subjectHypertension
dc.subjectinterventions
dc.subjectmetabolic syndrome
dc.subjectfocus groups
dc.subjectphysical activity
dc.subjectbehavioral change
dc.subjectAfrican American
dc.titleMetabolic Syndrome in African Americans: Views on Making Lifestyle Changes
dc.typeArticle

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