MEET Aim 1

Name: MEET Aim 1
Published: 2026-06-12
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

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Project Citation:

Hua, Jenna. MEET Aim 1. Ann Arbor, MI: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor], 2026-06-12. https://doi.org/10.3886/E249902V1

Project Description

Summary: This study aimed to understand the importance of culturally relevant education material in interventions to reduce endocrine disrupting chemical exposure (EDCs). In this qualitative study, we synthesized findings from key informant interviews which were informed by complimentary survey data measuring individual environmental health literacy, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors to better understand the needs and perspectives of Black/African American communities regarding exposure to EDCs and related education. Between December 2024 and March 2025, interviews were conducted with 30 individuals (16 men and 14 women) and a survey was given prior to the interview. Twenty-eight participants consented to the use of their de-identified survey and interview data and were included in the analyses reported in this manuscript. The interview was grounded in the Health Belief Model[1], focusing on perceived severity of the health threat, cues to action, barriers to action, and self-efficacy. Data was analyzed using the Rapid Data Analysis approach and found 7 key themes, which were supported by the survey. Participants expressed concern about chemical exposures from the products they buy and a willingness to reduce their risk. They felt limited by costs, limited access to other options, the overwhelming presence of harmful chemicals in daily life, and simply not knowing what to do. The findings indicated that EDC education programs would be acceptable in the Black community.

Funding Sources: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (1R43MD018950-01A1)

Scope of Project

Subject Terms: EDCs; Endocrine disrupting chemicals; Black community; Health disparities

Time Period(s): 12/2024 – 3/2025

Universe: Members of the Black community.

Data Type(s): survey data

Methodology

Response Rate: Thirty-four percent of the 140 participants recruited agreed to complete an interview. Forty-nine participants completed the survey and 30 completed the interview. Twenty-eight individuals who completed both the survey and interview consented to the use of their de-identified data for research publication.

Sampling: Purposive convenience sampling methods were used to recruit a diverse range of participants by age, biological sex, education, and income level. Recruitment efforts were supported by the Bench to Community Initiative[34], community and academic organizations including the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Tau Zeta Chapter, the Emerging 100 North Metro Atlanta Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Heritage Wellness Collective, and Emory University. Eligibility included being aged 18 and up, able to understand written and spoken English, owning a smartphone and willing to complete all study assessments.

Collection Mode(s): face-to-face interview; web-based survey

Scales: Several Likert type scales were used.

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