Term of Award
Spring 2025
Degree Name
Doctor of Public Health (Dr.P.H.)
Document Type and Release Option
Dissertation (restricted to Georgia Southern)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health
Committee Chair
James Thomas
Committee Member 1
Bettye Apenteng
Committee Member 2
William Mase
Non-Voting Committee Member
Stacy Smallwood
Abstract
African American men encounter disproportionate health challenges in chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, asthma, and stroke. This study aims to explore how social determinants, perceptions of racism, and societal barriers impact health in African American men through a positive lens of resilience while navigating health maintenance in rural North Carolina. Data collection via qualitative inquiry included digitally recorded/transcribed, open-ended, semi-structured interviews. As a result of thematic analysis, eight emergent themes were derived from the documented experiences of research participants. This study illuminates the unique health challenges faced by African American men in rural North Carolina, highlighting the intersections between social determinants, systemic racism, and resilience. By centering the voices of African American men, this research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of their health experiences and lays the groundwork for transformative public health action.
Recommended Citation
Bethune, Tyrone J., "Money, Power, Respect: African American Men Navigating the Complexities of Healthcare Across Rural North Carolina" (2025). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2945.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/2945
Research Data and Supplementary Material
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