Table 2.
Summary of Themes
| Theme | Supporting codes | # of focus groups appeareda |
|---|---|---|
| How do Black men communicate health-related information at the barbershop? | ||
| Theme 1: Dynamic and candid exchange of health-related support at the barbershop | Talking | 6 |
| Listening | 7 | |
| Role modeling | 6 | |
| Passing of wisdom | 4 | |
| Passive testimonial | 4 | |
| Calling out | 4 | |
| What do Black men communicate when they discuss health-related information at the barbershop? | ||
| Theme 2: Tailored forms of health-related support that are marked by encouragement, judgment free communication, and motivation | Tailored information | 5 |
| Encouragement | 4 | |
| Judgment free | 4 | |
| Motivation | 4 | |
| What about the barbershops facilitate health-related communication? | ||
| Theme 3: Characteristics of a supportive environment at the barbershop that facilitate health-related communication | Inherent conversations | 7 |
| Presence of peers | 7 | |
| Positivity | 6 | |
| Mental health promotion | 6 | |
| Social support | 6 | |
aThe maximum number of focus groups was 7.