Researchers explore health-promoting behaviors of African American and Black immigrant men

Researchers explore health-promoting behaviors of African American and Black immigrant men March 27, 2024 Editors’ notes This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Rutgers University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain African American and Black immigrant men prioritize their health and possess the necessary skills for proactive gastrointestinal (GI) health management, according to a Rutgers Health study. Published in the American Journal of Men’s Health and led by Daina Potter, a data analyst in the Department of Urban-Global Public Health at the Rutgers School of Public Health, the study highlights that a strength-based research approach can offer significant insights into how African American and Black immigrant males navigate GI conditions. Potter emphasized the novelty of the research approach, highlighting its focus on the resilience and strengths of this population in dealing with GI conditions. “Much of the research on African American/Black immigrant men focuses on deficiencies and limitations to health-seeking,” Potter said. “This study was a shift to demonstrate that this population wants to be healthy and has found ways to do so. Such shift represents an opportunity...