Health Promotion with Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour: Global Strategies for Advancing Research, Policy, and Practice in Context

Preface
	Why Write a Book About Health Promotion and Young Men of Colour?
	What Do You Need to Know Before Reading This Book?
	References
Acknowledgements
Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction: What Do We Know About Global Efforts to Promote Health Among Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour?
	Introduction
	Framing Health and Social Inequities in Relation to Adolescent Boys and Young Men of Colour
	Defining Key Concepts
		Age: Defining Youth
		Gender: Defining the Social and Cultural Construction of Masculinities
		Colour: Defining Race, Ethnicity, and Culture
	Approaches for Advancing Equity and Men’s Health Promotion
		An Intersectional Approach
		A Life-Course Approach
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 2: Becoming: An Intervention to Promote Mental Wellbeing of Young Black Men in the United States
	Introduction
	Background and Literature Review
		Mental Health and Wellbeing
		Biopsychosocial Aspects of Young Men’s Lives
		Anti-Black Gendered Structural Racism and Health
		Becoming
		Deconstructionist Phase
		Reconstructionist Phase
		Constructionist Phase
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 3: A Community-Based Ecosystems Approach for Promoting the Health, Wellbeing and Healing of Boys and Young Men of Colour
	Why We Need a Community-Based Ecosystems Approach
	Building a Healthy Ecosystem
	BMA HHS Participant Engagement
	Evaluation and Methodology
	Fostering a Community-Based Ecosystems Approach
		Confirming Specific Language
		Creating Safe Spaces
		Allowing Permission for Self-Care and Wellness Practices
		Engaging Intergenerational Role Models
	Additional Factors to Consider
	References
Chapter 4: First-Generation Black College Men in the United States and the Value of Cohort-Based Programs: Addressing Inequities Through the YBMen Project
	Introduction
	Background and Literature Review
		First-Generation College Students
			Black College Students
			Black College Men
				Mental Health Outcomes and Stigma
			Mental Health Literacy
			Social Support
			Social Capital
	The YBMen Project
		Intervention Description
		Curriculum Overview
		Addressing Inequities Through the YBMen Project for First-Generation Black college Men
	Implications for Promoting the Health of Boys and Young Men of Colour: Research, Practice, and Policy Considerations
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 5: Situating for Success: Lessons Learned from the Evaluation of the Making Connections Place-based Mental Health Initiatives Involving Boys and Men of Colour Across the United States
	Introduction: Background
	Background on the Evaluation
	Administrative Support
		Organisational Leadership Involvement
		Staff Assignments and Commitment
		Evaluation Considerations
	Leadership
		Leadership Vision, Values, and Commitment
		Leadership Skills/Styles
		Distributive/Shared Leadership
		Leadership Development Opportunities
		Evaluation Considerations
	Partnership Development
		Building Trust
		Purposeful Partnering
		Partnerships Can Expand Capacity
		Partnering with Existing Community Leaders
		Partnering with an Organisation
		Evaluation Considerations
	Community Engagement
		Building Trust
		Involving the Community Early
		Empowering the Population of Focus
		Engaging with Community Members
		Evaluation Considerations
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 6: “Where Are Our Men?”: How the DUDES Club Has Supported Indigenous Men in British Columbia, Canada to Seek a Path of Healing and Wellness
	Introduction
	Quantitative Findings and Evaluation
	Qualitative Findings
	Future Directions
	Policy Implications
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 7: Coming to Know Ishkode: Re-Encountering Indigenous Male Wholistic Wellness in Canada
	Introduction
	Indigenous Masculinities
	Wholistic Wellness
	Wholism
	Anishinaabe Medicine Wheel
		Eastern Direction
		Southern Direction
		Western Direction
		Northern Direction
	Wellness
	Building the Fire Project
	Methodology
	Reflection on Men’s Voices
		Fire at the Centre
		Connection
		Engagement
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 8: Exploring the Social and Cultural Determinants of Indigenous Males’ Participation and Success in Higher Education in Australia
	Introduction: Background
	Methods
	Results
		Motivations and Aspirations to Study
			Higher Education Aspirations
			Mystification of Higher Education
			Influence of Family and Community Education Values
			Increased Life and Career Opportunities
			Representation of Indigenous Perspectives and Methods of Knowledge Translation
		Higher Education Engagement and Retention Barriers
			Awareness, Promotion, and Understanding of University
			Adjustments to Different Environments and Worldviews
			Academic Preparation and Motivation Through School
			Financial Constraints
		Factors Influencing Study Engagement and Success
			Online Learning
			COVID-19 Disruptions to Study
			Financial Support and the Importance of Scholarships
			Indigenous Support Units at Universities
			Routines and Schedules
			Mindset and Self-Efficacy
	Discussion: Implications for Policy and Practice
		Promotion of Programs and Role Models
		Online Courses
		Indigenous Study Units and Cultural Spaces on Campus
		Financial Support
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 9: Applying Indigenous Data Sovereignty Principles to Research with Young Indigenous Males: Lessons for Health Promotion from a Higher Education Project in Australia
	Introduction and Background
	Research Methodology
	Adopting Indigenous Data Sovereignty Principles
		Exercise Control of the Data Ecosystem Including Creation, Development, Stewardship, Analysis, Dissemination, and Infrastructure
		Data Structures That Are Accountable to Indigenous Peoples and First Nations
		Data That Is Protective and Respects Our Individual and Collective Interests
		Data That Is Contextual and Disaggregated (Available and Accessible at Individual, Community, and First Nations Levels)
		Data That Is Relevant and Empowers Sustainable Self-Determination and Effective Self-Governance
		Data Ownership
	Implications for Policy and Practice
	Conclusion
	Dedication
	References
Chapter 10: La Cultura Cura and El Joven Noble: Culturally Rooted Theory and Practice Formulations for Healing Wounded Boys and Young Men of Colour in the United States
	Cada cabeza es un mundo: An Introduction
		El Hombre Propone, Dios Dispone: The Proposal
	Current Practice Concerns in Latinx, Mexican American, and Chicano Communities
	La Cultura Cura: Culture as Medicine
		Four Valores
		The Medicine Wheel: Mapping the Healing Journey
			Conocimiento (Acknowledgment)
			Entendimiento (Understanding)
			Integracion (Integration)
			Movimiento (Movement)
			En Tloque Nahuaque (Interconnected Sacredness)
	La Cultura Cura’s Practice Intervention: El Joven Noble
	El Joven Noble and Círculo
		Facilitators and Training
	Evidence of Program Efficacy
		Empirical Evidence of Program Efficacy
			Círculo Experience
			Acceptance; You are a Blessing
			Confianza/Trust
			Relationships and Respect
			Interconnection
			Changing Values and Enduring Change
	Discussion
		Practice Implications
		Policy Implications
		Research Implications
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 11: Promoting Health and Wellbeing: Young Cook Islands Māori Men in New Zealand and the Cook Islands
	Introduction
	The Cook Islands Health Profile
	Cook Islands Māori Men in New Zealand
	Hearing from Cook Islands Māori Men
	Exploring Men’s Health Values
		Health Beliefs and Behaviours
		Using Healthcare Services
		Promoting Health and Wellbeing
	Discussion
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 12: Promoting Cultural Identity as a Form of Health Promotion for New Zealand-Born Niue Men in Aotearoa (New Zealand)
	Introduction
	Setting the Scene – Niue Men in Aotearoa
	Listening to Niue Men
		Building Young Men’s Values into Health Promotion
			Being a Niuean Man
			Health Beliefs and Behaviours
			Using Healthcare Services
			Cultural Issues Affecting Health and Healthcare
			Promoting Health and Wellbeing
	Discussion
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 13: “Been Through It Too”: Exploring Community Development Through Collaborative Hip-Hop Creation
	Introduction
	Hip-hop Song Writing and Beat Making as a Pathway to Agency
	Hip-hop: The Problem and the Solution
	WMBK Formula 734
		Setting the Stage
	Outcomes
	References
Chapter 14: Masculinities and Health in Justice-Involved Youth: Implications for Boys and Young Men of Colour
	Introduction: Background
		Incarceration and Health
		Healthcare and Community Re-entry After Incarceration
		Addressing Healthcare Needs
	Masculinities and Men of Colour
		Masculinities and Justice Involvement
		Physical Environment
		Daily Activity
		Correctional Staff Interactions
	Conclusion
	References
Chapter 15: Conclusion: Future Directions in Global Health Promotion with Young Men of Colour
	Introduction
	References
Index