Objective This paper reviews available studies that applied the PEN-3 cultural model to
address the impact of culture on health behaviors. Methods We search electronic databases …

Abstract Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is facing a double burden of disease with a
rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) while the burden of …

Current communication messages in the COVID-19 pandemic tend to focus more on
individual risks than community risks resulting from existing inequities. Culture is central to …

Theories about health behavior are commonly used in public health and often frame
problems as ascribed or related to individuals' actions or inaction. This framing suggests that …

The changing ethnic composition of the nation and increasing requirements to use evidence-
based treatments (EBTs) challenge mental health professionals to adapt treatments and …

(1) Background: African American women breast cancer survivors face unique experiences
that impact their quality of life as they transition beyond treatments. Experiences may be …

Abstract Background Currently, Nigeria alone accounts for 30% of the burden of mother-to-
child transmission of HIV. This review explores the socio-cultural factors influencing …

It is important to understand how to frame the formats for promoting HIV self-testing to
increase uptake among young people. In this study, we used a culture-centered model to …

In Botswana, an estimated 350 000 people live with HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS testing rates are
low, suggesting that many other people remain undiagnosed. Stigma related to HIV/AIDS is …

We explored the cultural context of HIV positive women's perceptions of stigma in health
care settings in Western Cape, South Africa. We conducted seven focus groups with women …