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ArticleBMC nutrition2021

The church bridge project focus group results: African American perspectives of weight management programs to improve nutrition and physical activity behaviors.

Jennifer L Lemacks, Laurie S Abbott, Tammy Greer, Renee Gunn, Ashley Bryant, LaShaundrea Bradford, Penny A Ralston

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Article in BMC nutrition, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jennifer L LemacksSchool of Kinesiology and Nutrition, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5142, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, USA. Jennifer.Lemacks@usm.edu.
Laurie S AbbottCollege of Nursing, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, MS, USA.
Tammy GreerSchool of Psychology, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USA.
Renee GunnSchool of Kinesiology and Nutrition, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5142, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, USA.
Ashley BryantSchool of Kinesiology and Nutrition, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5142, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, USA.
LaShaundrea BradfordSchool of Kinesiology and Nutrition, The University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive #5142, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, USA.
Penny A RalstonCenter on Better Health and Life for Undeserved Populations, The Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, USA.
University of Southern Mississippi · USFlorida State University · US

Funding

Training and Mentoring Core P20GM103476 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI · PI MICHAEL R GARRETT · 2012 to 2026
$60.2M
NIGMS NIH HHS P20 GM103476
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of obesity is disproportionately high among African Americans in the Southern US. More information is needed about factors that influence participation in nutrition and physical activity programs to promote healthy weight.

objectiveThe purpose of this study is to explore the weight management perceptions of young to middle aged adult African Americans.

methodsThe Church Bridge Project intervention participants were recruited for two focus groups. Qualitative data were recorded, transcribed and a thematic content analysis was conducted to identify major themes.

resultsBarriers included technology learning curve/burden and competing priorities. Facilitators included support, limited cost, convenience, and health. Participants perceived the term "weight management" program as overwhelming and defeating.

conclusionThe Church Bridge Project model confirmed social support and disease prevention as key factors for weight management. Further work should substantiate social support as a key factor to guide minority health efforts.

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African AmericanChurch-basedHealth disparitiesMinority healthObesity

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PMID34275482
PMCPMC8287692
OpenAlexW3183421176

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