PSYCHOSOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL INDICATORS OF CHRONIC PAIN AMONG MIDDLE-AGED AND OLDER BLACK MEN

Abstract There is a lack of data describing the pain experience Black men. This may be result social messaging that men are to project strength and avoid any expression emotion or vulnerability. avoidant behavior(s) however, often comes too late when illness/symptoms more aggressive and/or diagnosed at later stage. begins address two larger issues – willingness acknowledge seek medical attention experiencing pain. To this data, study aimed determine influence psychosocial indicators have in 40+ years old. Participants from Active & Healthy Brotherhood were categorized based on question Health-Related Quality Life Questionnaire. Demographics, general health, measures compared across groups. A multivariable logistic regression model was used predictors pain, while adjusting for other factors. Results showed (n=303) mostly married (54%) employed (53%). Those reporting arthritis (OR=4.5; 95% CI 2.0, 10.0), good health (2.8; 1.2, 6.6), higher somatization (3.2; 8.8) excellent/very self-rated likely self-report past 30 days. Findings show continued efforts needed identify unique experiences men, recognizing impact it has their identity as man, person color, living with