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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: African Americans (AA) have higher rates of obesity and obesity-related diseases but are less likely than other groups to undergo bariatric surgery. Haitian Americans, a subgroup of African Americans, have a high prevalence of obesity and its co-morbidities; they have a cultural belief that a “moderate amount” of body fat is considered healthy, and having any type of surgery, unnatural. The problem is Haitian-Americans are obese and suffer from many obesity-related illnesses but there is a lacuna of study addressing the utilization of bariatric surgery in this population. Purpose: A grounded theory study to explore the critical factors that influence knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of obese Haitian American adults toward bariatric surgery. Philosophical Underpinning: This qualitative inquiry is guided by the classical Glaserian grounded theory methodology and informed by the philosophical underpinnings of symbolic interactionism and pragmatism. Methods: Data were collected through individual semi-structured interviews of twelve obese Haitian American adults and confirmed by a focus group of five Haitian-Americans who underwent bariatric surgery. Participants were chosen via purposive, snowball, and theoretical sampling. Data analysis and collection occurred simultaneously and consisted of constant comparative analysis; open, axial, and selective coding; and categorizing for concepts and relationships. Field notes and memos contributed to the richness and rigor of the data. Results: The grounded theory analysis of the individual’s interviews, which was confirmed by the focus group session revealed three conceptual categories: Identifying, Determining, and Understanding. A basic social process of Acquiring Knowledge emerged from these categories. The viewpoints of the obese Haitian American participants resonated as they discussed their obesity, their knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward bariatric surgery. Conclusions: The basic social process of Acquiring Knowledge could inform the care and management of obese Haitian American adults who may benefit from or are contemplating bariatric surgery. It further increases the current body of knowledge regarding the knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes of obese Haitian Americans toward bariatric surgery and provides a framework for educating this population.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2017.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 193-220).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Odiane Homy Medacier. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC540 .M43 2017_MedacierOdiane ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC540 .M43 2017 ( lcc )
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