School of Nursing, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30302, USA.
J Transcult Nurs. 2010 Apr;21(2):104-13. doi: 10.1177/1043659609357636.
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.
本研究探讨了非裔美国成年人对代谢综合征 (MetS) 的理解及其改变生活方式的动机。非裔美国人患代谢综合征的某些成分(如高血压)的风险更高。本研究对 11 名患有代谢综合征的非裔美国成年人进行了三次焦点小组讨论。内容分析揭示了五个主题:健康状况不佳的威胁、与提供者建立信任、获得社会支持、寻求文化可接受的替代方案以及走上正轨并保持正轨。针对患有代谢综合征的非裔美国人的生活方式干预措施需要侧重于建立信任、培养自我监测技能、获得社会支持以及确定低成本/便捷的体育活动机会。