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Dissertation
Harnessing the power of the Black barbershop to increase physical activity behaviors among Millennial Black men
Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.), Drexel University
May 2025
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00011057
Abstract
Physical activity is a well-established antidote to long-term health complications. This is particularly significant for Black men, who experience higher rates of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes compared to their peers. Millennial Black men represent a unique population due to their distinct cultural positioning, and this phase of the life course is critical for establishing lifelong health behaviors. However, the intersection of physical activity promotion and millennial Black men's health outcomes remains underexplored. The purpose of this three-phase study was to explore the Black barbershop as a facilitator for a health promotion toolkit specifically designed for Black men aged 25-40. Using an integrative systematic literature review, focus groups with barbers and clients, and an expert advisory panel, this qualitative, community-centered study sought to inform the creation of a culturally responsive digital toolkit aimed at supporting positive physical activity habits across the life course. Several key themes emerged: the significant gap in the literature regarding millennial Black men and health promotion toolkits; the multiple roles Black men and Black barbers play within their personal lives and communities; and the importance of researchers approaching Black barbershops with cultural humility and respect when engaging these spaces for health promotion efforts. The findings underscore the need to create and pilot a digital tool tailored to this specific population, which will be the focus of the next phase of this research.
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- Title
- Harnessing the power of the Black barbershop to increase physical activity behaviors among Millennial Black men
- Creators
- Idris T. Robinson
- Contributors
- Shiriki K. Kumanyika (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- ix, 120 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health; Community Health and Prevention; Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991022059034404721