Dyadic Peer Support to Improve Diet and Physical Activity Among African American Church Members: An Exploratory Study

This study examined how African American church members communicated and cooperated as dyads to attain health goals. Participants completed nine weeks of group classes then worked as dyads for nine weeks. Communication logs and interviews were used to assess: (1) dyad communication and (2) dyad coop...

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Autore principale: Conley, Cherie (Autore)
Altri autori: Hardison-Moody, Annie ; Randolph, Schenita ; Gonzalez-Guarda, Rosa ; Fisher, Edwin B. ; Lipkus, Isaac
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2023
In: Journal of religion and health
Anno: 2023, Volume: 62, Fascicolo: 4, Pagine: 2609-2626
Altre parole chiave:B Obesity
B Health Promotion
B Churches
B African Americans
B Faith Communities
B Dyadic peer support
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Riepilogo:This study examined how African American church members communicated and cooperated as dyads to attain health goals. Participants completed nine weeks of group classes then worked as dyads for nine weeks. Communication logs and interviews were used to assess: (1) dyad communication and (2) dyad cooperation. Thirty-two dyads from three churches completed the study. Dyads communicated an average of two times per week. Dyads experienced challenges and provided encouragement. Findings indicate African American church members cooperate and communicate as family, friend, and acquaintance dyads to achieve health goals.
ISSN:1573-6571
Comprende:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-023-01743-5