Health Promotion in Southern Rural Black Churches: A Program Model
- 8 March 1992
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Health Education
- Vol. 23 (2) , 109-111
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10556699.1992.10610020
Abstract
Described are initial organizational processes for a Southern, rural, African-American church-based health promotion program. Criteria for selection of churches included a supportive pastor and church decision makers, as well as an enthusiastic church health committee of six to 10members. Church health committees participated in a six week training program where they planned their individual programs considering individual needs and available resources using an action plan format. Successful programs generally included direct instruction; Quarterly Health Sundays; integration of health activities into other church structures; limited screening activities; and community awareness activities.Keywords
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