“Too Blessed to be Stressed”: A Rural Faith Community’s Views of African-American Males and Depression

Bryant, Keneshia; Haynes, Tiffany; Greer-Williams, Nancy; Hartwig, Mary S.

doi:10.1007/s10943-012-9672-z

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“…In US-based studies, African-American men reported on the consequences of sociostructural factors such as unemployment, homelessness, racism, and sexism on their mental health [23,46] .…”

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“…Depression was reported to lead to criminal and abusive behavior among black men, based on suggestions that AfricanAmerican men experience more stressors than men from other ethnic backgrounds [23] . Authors emphasize the relationship between expressions of masculinity and anger in the form of resistance towards conventional depressive symptoms and female associations inconsistent with ideas of how men should manage depressed mood [28] .…”

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“…Bryant et al [23] 2014 Focus groups Attitudes and perspectives about men and depression among a rural faith community n = 24 African-American community members (16 men and 8 women, age range: 24 -70 years, average: 42.6 years): 1 focus group with n = 9 African-American male pastors, 1 focus group with n = 4 African-American men (history of self-reported stress or depressive symptoms), 1 focus group with n = 11 African-American parishioners (3 males, 7 females); the majority of participants (60.9%) had household incomes below USD 20,000/year…”

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Men's Views on Depression: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis of Qualitative Research

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Background: According to the concept of “male depression,” depression among men might be underdiagnosed and undertreated because of gender differences in symptoms and coping. There is evidence that men experience atypical depressive symptoms including irritability, aggression, substance abuse, and increased risk behavior. To date, a substantial number of qualitative studies on men's views on depression has been conducted in the last few decades. Methods: Based on a systematic review and metasynthesis of qualitative studies on men's subjective perspectives on depression, we aim at a comprehensive understanding of men's subjective views on depression with a specific focus on masculinity constructions. Results: Based on 34 studies assessed as appropriate for the study, 2 overarching subthemes could be identified: normative expectations regarding masculinity ideals and men's subjective perspectives of depression as “weakness.” Men's strategies include denial of “weakness” and “closing up.” Further themes include suicide, masculinity ideals as a healthy resource, and alternative masculinities. Discussion/Conclusions: Traditional masculinity values might serve as barriers but also as facilitators to adaptive coping strategies in depressed men. More research is needed to study the dimensions and role of alternative masculinities in the context of depression.

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“…In US-based studies, African-American men reported on the consequences of sociostructural factors such as unemployment, homelessness, racism, and sexism on their mental health [23,46] .…”

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“…Among adults between the ages of 40-59, the rate of depression is about 10% of the population, with older adults having lower rates than those individuals in younger groups (Pratt & Brody, 2014). Blacks were reported to have higher rates of mild to moderate depression than their White counterparts (Bryant, Haynes, Greer-Williams, & Hartwig, 2014). Also, individuals living below the poverty level were more likely to have depression when compared to those persons with higher incomes (Pratt & Brody, 2014).…”

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Beck Depression Inventory-II: Factor Analyses with Three Groups of Midlife Women of African Descent in the Midwest, the South, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Yarandi

Evans

et al. 2017

Issues in Mental Health Nursing

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This research encompasses a factor analysis of the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), which involves three groups of midlife women of African descent who reside in the Midwest, the South, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The purpose of the study was to determine the factor structure of the BDI-II when administered to a sample of women aged 40–65 of African descent who reside in the three distinct geographical regions of the United States. A correlational, descriptive design was used, and 536 women of African descent were invited to participate in face-to-face interviews that transpired in community settings. Results of the factor analysis revealed a two-factor explanation. Factor one included symptoms such as punishment feelings and pessimism (cognitive), and the second factor included symptoms such as tiredness and loss of energy (somatic-affective). The application of the Beck Depression Inventory-II among the three groups of women generated specific information about each group and common findings across the groups. Knowledge gained from the research could help to guide specific intervention programs for the three groups of women, and explicate the common approaches that could be used for the three groups.

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“…15–19 FBHP has demonstrated efficacy in screening and improving patient health outcomes for numerous medical conditions, 2 including cancer, 20 cardiovascular disease, 21 and HIV/AIDS. 22 African Americans have the highest rates of church attendance among all racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., 23,24 which makes churches viable catchment settings for depression screening.…”

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Screening for Depression in African-American Churches

Hankerson

Lee

Brawley

et al. 2015

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

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Introduction Substantial racial/ethnic disparities exist in the identification and management of major depression.1 Faith-Based Health Promotion interventions reduce disparities in health screenings for numerous medical conditions.2 However, the feasibility of systematically screening for depression in faith-based settings has not been investigated. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of using a validated instrument to screen for depression in African American churches. Methods Participants were recruited between October and November 2012 at three predominantly African American churches in New York City. A participatory research approach was used to determine screening days. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was administered to 122 participants. Positive depression screen was defined as a PHQ-9 score ≥10. Descriptive statistics were used to report sample characteristics, prevalence of participants who screened positive, and history of help seeking. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to determine the association of positive depression screen and sociodemographic characteristics. Initial analyses were conducted in 2013, with additional analyses in 2014. Results The prevalence estimate for positive depression screen was 19.7%. More men (22.5%) screened positive than women (17.7%). Total household income was inversely related to positive depression screen. A similar percentage of respondents had previously sought help from primary care providers as from clergy. Conclusions It was feasible to screen for depression with the PHQ-9 in African American churches. The prevalence of positive depression screen was high, especially among black men. Churches may be an important setting in which to identify depressive symptoms in this underserved population.

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“Too Blessed to be Stressed”: A Rural Faith Community’s Views of African-American Males and Depression

Cited by 23 publications

References 22 publications

Men's Views on Depression: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis of Qualitative Research

Men's Views on Depression: A Systematic Review and Metasynthesis of Qualitative Research

Beck Depression Inventory-II: Factor Analyses with Three Groups of Midlife Women of African Descent in the Midwest, the South, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

Screening for Depression in African-American Churches

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