scholarly journals Partners reducing effects of diabetes (PREDICT): a diabetes prevention physical activity and dietary intervention through African-American churches

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 306-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Faridi ◽  
K. Shuval ◽  
V. Y. Njike ◽  
J. A. Katz ◽  
G. Jennings ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Diabetes Prevention ◽  
Dietary Intervention ◽  
African American Churches ◽  
American Churches

Obesity Treatment in African American Churches: Current Treatment Targets and Preferences among Parishioners

2020 ◽  
pp. 019394592094995
Author(s):  
Shelby Frances Brewer ◽  
Carnisha M. Gilder ◽  
Tricia M. Leahey
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
African American Churches ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Church Support ◽  
American Churches ◽  
Weight Management Intervention

Obesity is prevalent among African Americans, and church-based weight management programs may help address this public health issue. To develop more effective interventions, a survey was administered to members of a large, African American faith-based organization that assessed weight management intervention targets and preferences. Respondents ( N = 1,439) represented the Midwestern and Southern United States. Mean body mass index was 30.8 ± 9.2 kg/m2, and 82.5% of respondents were overweight/obese. The majority (65.0%) wanted a weight management intervention conducted with the church and preferred an in-person (69.0%), group-based (68.0%) program that meets weekly for one hour or less (72%) and addresses identified barriers including access to healthy foods, childcare, and physical activity support. Church support was linked to better dietary quality and higher physical activity among parishioners ( p’s ≤ 0.02), suggesting church support may be important for healthy eating and exercise. This study provides a clear path forward for developing and delivering weight loss interventions within African American churches.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of Diet and Physical Activity Messaging in African American Churches

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brook E. Harmon ◽  
Christine E. Blake ◽  
James F. Thrasher ◽  
James R. Hébert
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Churches ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
American Churches

scholarly journals Discussing Adolescent Sexual Health in African-American Churches

2012 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 339-351 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terrinieka T. Williams ◽  
Darcy Dodd ◽  
Bettina Campbell ◽  
Latrice C. Pichon ◽  
Derek M. Griffith
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Adolescent Sexual Health ◽  
African American Churches ◽  
American Churches
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