title: Interventions for healthy aging among mature Black lesbians: Recommendations gathered through community-based research.
abstract: Black lesbians have unique needs for gerontological services that reflect their experiences of intersectional oppression and resilience. Yet there is a major knowledge gap about interventions that promote healthy aging in this population, as voiced by Black lesbians themselves. To address this need, 100 Black lesbians, ranging in age from 41 to 91, participated in focus groups in Atlanta, Georgia, to discuss their experiences of aging, health needs, and recommendations for interventions. Through thematic analysis, we identified six themes related to suggested approaches for healthy aging interventions. We discuss implications of these findings for aging practice and future research.
authors.affiliation: a School of Social Work , Georgia State University , Atlanta , Georgia , USA.
authors.forename: Kristie L
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4064-2927
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Seelman
authors.affiliation: b School of Public Health , Georgia State University , Atlanta , Georgia , USA.
authors.forename: Mary Anne
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.affiliation: c Bloomberg School of Public Health , Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , Maryland , USA.
authors.forename: Tonia
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Poteat
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D005845:Georgia; D000073656:Healthy Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D000072339:Sexual and Gender Minorities / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support
keywords: Aging; Black/African American; health; interventions; lesbian