With the cultural influence of The Black Church as a foundation, the purpose of this
qualitative Delphi study was to obtain consensus among expert opinion from a regional …

Today, obesity is a national epidemic, and minority populations suffer at a disproportionately
higher rate than the rest of the country. These statistics are troubling. While physicians can …

Obesity is prevalent among African Americans, and church-based weight management
programs may help address this public health issue. To develop more effective …

The aim of this study was to contribute to the emerging interest and body of knowledge
regarding obesity prevention in Pacific communities who have an affiliation with Christian …

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of obesity among Latino children is an increasing concern.
Churches are settings that a majority of Latino families frequent on a regular basis. In …

Obesity disparities persist among rural areas and the South, which often have higher rates of
obesity and comorbidities. Churches in rural areas generally provide support, stability …

While obesity is a nationwide phenomenon, African Americans–especially women–continue
to be more severely affected than any other ethnic group. According to the Centers for …

Context Multilevel church-based interventions may help address racial/ethnic disparities in
obesity in the United States since churches are often trusted institutions in vulnerable …

Most faith-based obesity intervention research has been conducted in African-American
Protestant churches. However, Catholic communities might also benefit from a faith-tailored …

The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of pastoral leaders regarding
obesity and health within faith-based organizations (FBOs). In this study, the authors focused …