2021
Reflections on obesity-related health behaviors over time and suggestions for health promotion programs from African American women
Min H, Whittemore R, Kennedy HP, Nam S. Reflections on obesity-related health behaviors over time and suggestions for health promotion programs from African American women. Journal Of Women & Aging 2021, 34: 487-500. PMID: 34495818, PMCID: PMC8901798, DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2021.1974268.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBlack or African AmericanChildFemaleHealth BehaviorHealth PromotionHumansLife StyleObesityQualitative ResearchUnited StatesYoung AdultConceptsFuture health promotion programsHealth promotion programsAA womenPromotion programsAfrican American womenHealth behaviorsHealthy lifestyleObesity-related health behaviorsYoung adulthoodPrimary health careAmerican womenCurrent qualitative descriptive studyWomen's perceptionsIssue of obesityCommunity-based programsWomen's suggestionsObesityHealthy behaviorsLifestyle componentsFirst main themeQualitative descriptive studyDescriptive studyMain themesMultifactorial phenomenonWomen
2013
Challenges of Diabetes Management in Immigrant Korean Americans
Nam S, Song HJ, Park SY, Song Y. Challenges of Diabetes Management in Immigrant Korean Americans. The Science Of Diabetes Self-Management And Care 2013, 39: 213-221. PMID: 23427240, DOI: 10.1177/0145721713475846.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKorean AmericansSocial stigmaTraditional women's rolesWomen's rolesFamily obligationsFamily members' healthFamily membersCommunity levelFocus groupsFamily supportPublic awarenessMembers' healthAmericansOpen-ended questionsFinancial stabilityTop priorityFull implementationStigmaLanguage servicesEducationMost participantsLimits accessEntire familyImmigrationHealth care