{"title":"How to Reduce the Influence of COVID-19 Epidemic on Employees' Anxiety of Continuous Work in China? Empirical Analysis Based on Industrial Enterprises.","authors":"Qiang Yang, Jiale Huo, Yushi Jiang","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2395263","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2395263","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The COVID-19 epidemic not only impacted China's economy but also induced periodic anxiety among employees, especially during its peak. Even as governmental controls relaxed, enterprises seemed unaffected externally. However, beneath the surface, the lingering effects on employee mental health persisted. Many faced dual stressors concerning their job and personal well-being due to the epidemic, heightening work-related anxieties. This research, a year after China resumed work, delves into the psychological stress influencing this sustained anxiety. A survey of 516 employees helped test the hypothesis using a multiple regression model. Findings indicated heightened continuous work anxiety due to the epidemic, particularly in hard-hit areas. However, individual resilience, organizational, and social support were found to mitigate these effects. The study underscores the sustained psychological aftermath of the epidemic on employees, urging health authorities to address it.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"837-853"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142074154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nadine M Finigan-Carr, Jessica Duncan Cance, Rochon Steward, Tonya Johnson
{"title":"Pubertal Development and Pregnancy Outcomes Among System-Involved Youth.","authors":"Nadine M Finigan-Carr, Jessica Duncan Cance, Rochon Steward, Tonya Johnson","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2383690","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2383690","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>System-involved youth are a vulnerable population at high-risk of experiencing numerous sexual reproductive health (SRH) outcomes. They are likely to have several risk factors for teen pregnancy and parenting including abuse and neglect histories, lack of a supportive consistent adult in their lives, and limited opportunities to experience normal romantic relationships. Issues of pubertal development are rarely addressed in this population. Data is from system-involved adolescents (<i>n</i> = 301) enrolled in a SRH intervention. The final analysis is restricted to those who were sexually active at baseline (<i>n</i> = 229). Most participants were African Americans between 13-21 years of age. More than 70% reported an early mean age of first sex. Approximately a quarter self-reported early pubertal development. Logistic regression was utilized to examine the odds of pregnancy in relation to self-reported pubertal timing. The findings support the need to develop programming for system-involved youth which address their unique needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"825-836"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141972091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Black Male Veterans' Mental Health: Exploring Their Lived Experiences.","authors":"Tay D Robinson","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2357084","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2357084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study delves into the mental health experiences of Black male veterans, bridging their military service with the historical context of Black men's mental health. Amid limited literature on this demographic, qualitative methods, including focus groups, are utilized to gather nuanced insights. Themes such as mental health awareness gaps, diverse therapy encounters, familial and social stigmatization, and lacking support networks emerge. The study underscores the urgent need for heightened attention to this overlooked population within social work research, education, and practice. It advocates for an inclusive, culturally sensitive approach in social work, offering implications for practitioners, educators, and curriculum development tailored to the unique needs of Black male veterans. Despite constraints, this research provides vital perspectives, urging further inquiry and support initiatives to better comprehend and aid the mental well-being of Black male veterans.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"813-824"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141070600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Workers and Black Barbers: A Collaboration to Address Mental Health Stigma.","authors":"SyQuon Shaw, Karen Slovak, Joshua Kirven","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2376103","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2376103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Black men need safe spaces to express emotions free from bias and stigma. They have been underserved in emotional support due to systemic inequalities. Creating nurturing environments can empower Black men to heal from trauma. Stigma plays a crucial role in their reluctance to seek mental health treatment. This research uses a qualitative approach, combining an action research methodology with a generic qualitative inquiry. This study was conducted to answer the following research question: How can social workers and barbers collaborate to address the stigma of mental health treatment among Black men better? In this study, five social workers, five barbers, and five social work supervisors were interviewed to collect data for the study. Audio recordings were transcribed, and thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. Several key themes emerged: (a) collaboration strategies, (b) barbershops as safe spaces, (c) overcoming stigma, (d) cultural competence, and (e) challenges and barriers. The research study produced a pamphlet aimed at raising awareness of mental health stigma's impact on Black men. The implications for the study highlight that partnerships between social workers and barbers can play a pivotal role in dismantling stereotypes and barriers associated with mental health issues among Black men, fostering a cultural shift toward greater mental well-being, acceptance, and understanding.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"650-665"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141555632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction.","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2378620","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2378620","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"i"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141564811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vanessa Robinson-Dooley, Evelina Sterling, Carol Collard, Jordan Williams, Tyler Collette
{"title":"Introducing Healthy Together: A Monograph of African American Men, Chronic Disease, and Self-Management.","authors":"Vanessa Robinson-Dooley, Evelina Sterling, Carol Collard, Jordan Williams, Tyler Collette","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2387021","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2387021","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous research has outlined evident disparities in the prevalence of chronic conditions among African Americans compared to other groups, with low-income African American men disproportionately affected by almost every disorder. Self-management programs are useful tools for managing chronic disorders beyond the doctor's office. This monograph provides a detailed looking into the current state of the research on low-income African American men with chronic health conditions. An intersectional approach is used to provide a nuanced synthesis of relevant literature. The project outlines the need for programs designed to engage low-income African American men with skills, resources, and tools for managing chronic conditions. Authors argue that improvements to traditional self-management programs can be realized by emphasizing culture, including end-users in the creation of programs, and offering culturally tailored strategies to improve health. Thus, any targeted program must include culturally detailed information about nutrition, exercise, stress, mental health, and leveraging social support.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"750-766"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11408104/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141890403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shawndaya S Thrasher, Sherella Cupid, Keith J Watts, Tammy Henderson, Sean Brune, Miya Tate, DeKeitra Griffin, Darius X Gywnn
{"title":"\"You Have to Humanize Your feelings:\" Black fathers' Reflections on How Youth Violence Prevention and Perpetration Influence Their Overall Health and Fathering Practices.","authors":"Shawndaya S Thrasher, Sherella Cupid, Keith J Watts, Tammy Henderson, Sean Brune, Miya Tate, DeKeitra Griffin, Darius X Gywnn","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2371967","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2371967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Baton Rouge, LA, and nationally, youth violence is a serious public health problem affecting the lives of community members. Fortunately, Black fathers have responded to the urgent call to prevent youth violence in Louisiana. In 2021, the SUPPORT project was launched to unearth stories of Black fathers' prevention practices and interventions. Since relationships are embedded within and across various systems, the Social-Ecological Model for Violence Prevention was applied to a semi-structured interview approach to investigate two aims with 12 Black fathers from Baton Rouge: (1) how their experiences with youth violence influence their mental and social health, and their children's violence exposure, and (2) the benefits of addressing youth violence. Using Braun and Clarke's (2021) thematic analysis, the three major themes that emerged related to Black fathers' history with violence were: (1) self-reflexive moments on lessons learned, (2) the impacts of victimization and bullying, and (3) socioemotional responses to youth violence. Related to the second aim, the salutary impact on the neighborhood and improvement of the school community were the major themes that emerged regarding the perceived benefits of addressing youth violence. These findings demonstrate that interviewees are cognizant of how their history of violence led to maladaptive coping mechanisms in response to youth violence and influenced their fathering ideologies; moreover, they were concerned with familial betterment. Further research is needed to deepen understanding of how Black fathers' socioemotional responses to youth violence impact their wellness and fathering practices as their children mature.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"601-616"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141477700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fatima A Mabrouk, Gerri K Connaught, Chelsea A Allen, Khadija Israel
{"title":"Implicit Biases and Racial Microaggressions: Examining the Impact on Black Social Work Students' Well-Being.","authors":"Fatima A Mabrouk, Gerri K Connaught, Chelsea A Allen, Khadija Israel","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2373428","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2373428","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper explores the concept of racial microaggressions, everyday slights and offensive behaviors experienced by people of color, particularly focusing on their manifestation within social work education programs. Black social work students, in particular, frequently encounter instances tied to stereotypes about their intellectual abilities, perpetuating historical prejudices and contributing to mental health challenges such as anxiety and impostor phenomenon (IP). The historical trauma endured by Black individuals adds a distinct layer to the struggles faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students in social work education. Despite the evident impact, there exists a significant gap in scholarship addressing these issues, emphasizing the urgent need for the social work profession to confront and comprehend how implicit biases and racial microaggressions impede the success of Black social work students. This theoretical exploration aims to spark vital dialogue on the manifestations of implicit biases and racial microaggressions, probing their link to feelings of IP and historical trauma. Central to this inquiry is the examination of the critical consciousness framework's efficacy in social work education, uncovering its role in raising awareness among professionals regarding their inadvertent perpetuation of oppressive systems. By leveraging this framework, the paper seeks to unearth structures of oppression and privilege, promoting awareness of unintentional complicity in upholding these structures. Recommendations align with the critical consciousness framework, advocating for future dialogues and the implementation of effective microaggression scales to incorporate and analyze frequencies and the impact of racism in social work research.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"617-627"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141477701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Krista Mincey, Crystal Allen-Joyner, Rick Bowens, Brianna Richardson, Lindsay Smith, Veronica Mize, Dahlia Al-Haleem, Evan Graham, Victoria Davis, Aditi Dave, Maya Ahmadieh, Matthew Beblowski, Skylar Faul, Joy Joseph, Kendra Moore, Aakash Patel, Melanie Shoemaker
{"title":"Mental Health and Black Male Graduate Students.","authors":"Krista Mincey, Crystal Allen-Joyner, Rick Bowens, Brianna Richardson, Lindsay Smith, Veronica Mize, Dahlia Al-Haleem, Evan Graham, Victoria Davis, Aditi Dave, Maya Ahmadieh, Matthew Beblowski, Skylar Faul, Joy Joseph, Kendra Moore, Aakash Patel, Melanie Shoemaker","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2376088","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2376088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study was to understand how masculinity and race impact mental health among Black male graduate students. A qualitative study using in-depth interviews recruited Black male graduate students enrolled at a private university in the southern United States. Data were collected over zoom and recorded. Interviews were transcribed and the data were analyzed for similar themes. Twenty-nine Black male graduate students 23 to 51 were recruited. Participants reported the three main elements that impacted their mental health were (1) expectations, (2) pressure, and (3) being strong. These findings suggest that colleges need to develop programming to help Black men learn how to handle racial discrimination in positive ways. Additionally, findings also highlight the need for culturally relevant mental health services that let Black men know seeking help is ok and is what men do.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"628-637"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141535654","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Brianna P Lemmons, Matthew C Jackson, Ailton Coleman, Jaimie L O'Gara, Natasha De Veauuse Brown, Tasha L Alston, Corey A Tolliver, Latrice S Rollins
{"title":"The Impact of Undermining Coparenting on the Mental and Physical Health Outcomes of Black Fathers: The Role of Depression and Restrictive Emotionality.","authors":"Brianna P Lemmons, Matthew C Jackson, Ailton Coleman, Jaimie L O'Gara, Natasha De Veauuse Brown, Tasha L Alston, Corey A Tolliver, Latrice S Rollins","doi":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2370781","DOIUrl":"10.1080/19371918.2024.2370781","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The parenting literature has established the coparenting relationship as central to the parenting behaviors and outcomes of men. The construct of coparenting encompasses supportive efforts among individuals that facilitate the rearing of children and unsupportive actions that can undermine parenting efforts (Merrifield & Gamble, 2013). Few studies have examined undermining coparenting as an experience that shapes Black men's health outcomes. In this study, we apply the social determinants of health framework to examine the impact of Black fathers' perceptions of undermining coparenting on their self-reported ratings of mental and physical health. Using a nationally representative sample of Black men (<i>n</i> = 255), correlational analyses revealed perceptions of undermining coparenting to be a significant predictor of higher levels of anger and poorer perceptions of physical health. These relationships were found to be mediated by depressive symptoms and moderated by restrictive emotionality. It is recommended that the negative impact of undermining coparenting on health be considered as a potential comorbidity contributing to negative health outcomes for Black men. This study adds to the literature on coparenting, Black men's health, and Black fatherhood more generally and urges policymakers and practitioners to consider undermining as an often overlooked, but significant, social determinant of health impacting the well-being of Black men. We also offer recommendations for promoting Black men's health by educating families on the effects of undermining and offering the supports necessary for achieving positive coparenting dynamics.</p>","PeriodicalId":46944,"journal":{"name":"Social Work in Public Health","volume":" ","pages":"568-585"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141856826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}