Table 2 Excerpt of results from formative assessments identifying stressors that are relevant to adult Black females and weight management
Sample Responses | Theme | Examples of Resulting Stress Management Enhancements |
|---|---|---|
Q1. Taking care of everyone Q2. Child care as a single parent Q3. No time to eat right because I do for everyone else | Daily/Caregiver stress | -Benefits of massage -Time management -Social support/collectivism |
Q1. Advancing in my career Q2. Job discrimination and being the only Black woman in the office | Work stress | -Challenging dichotomous thinking -Diaphragmatic breathing |
Q1. Women don’t get the same chances as men Q2. I’m always worried about safety raising Black boys and being married to a Black man | Stigma, Discrimination, Bias | -Positive self-statements with pride in race and sex -Guided imagery |
Q1. Paying for college as a single mother Q2. Not making as much money on jobs as men or white women Q3. Being healthy is expensive and hard for people with limited money | Financial stress | -Financial management and spiritual messages about provision |
Q1. Trying to be in a good, happy relationship Q2. It’s hard for Black women to find a good Black man Q3. A lot of what I eat is just because of my husband | Relationship stress | -Distraction techniques -Meditation with focus on peace, spirituality, and pride |