RT Article
T1 Divine Interventions: Faith-Based Approaches to Health Promotion Programs for Latinos
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 55
IS 6
SP 1891
OP 1906
A1 Schwingel, Andiara
A2 Gálvez, Patricia
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 2016
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1566809738
AB Few interventions have used faith-based approaches in health promotion programs among US Latinos, a notably religious population. This article explores the perceptions of church leaders, promotoras, and program participants on the Catholic religious context and content of a community-based intervention addressing physical activity, nutrition, and stress management for Chicago Latinas aged 50+. Nineteen in-depth interviews were conducted. Viewed as trustworthy, natural, and authentic, the church setting nurtured community bonds. Moreover, the program’s religious content encouraged Latinas to feel motivated, connected, and engaged with the program in meaningful ways. Overall, faith-based health promotion programs offer a promising approach for Latino-centered interventions.
K1 Health
K1 Lifestyle
K1 Women
K1 Faith
K1 Catholic
K1 Hispanic
K1 Latino
K1 Religious content
K1 Religious Context
DO 10.1007/s10943-015-0156-9