Is Faith-based Health Promotion Effective? Results from Two Programs

Overview

Journal J Christ Nurs

Specialty Nursing

Date 2014 Jul 10

PMID 25004732

Citations 9

Authors

Debra Whisenant

Cyndi Cortes

John Hill

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Abstract

Obesity and related chronic diseases are on the rise in the United States. At the same time, 69% of Americans are religious, while 40% attend church regularly. This study evaluated the health benefits of two different biblically-based health promotion programs offered through rural and metropolitan churches with varying resources. Participants in both programs experienced weight loss and positive health changes, supporting that churches can be an effective way to promote health in America.

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