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. 2021 Apr;60(2):1375-1387.
doi: 10.1007/s10943-020-01150-0. Epub 2021 Jan 5.

A Narrative Review of Ethnic Minority Studies for Faith-Based Health Promotion Interventions with Special Reference to the Contemporary Christian Nurse

Lisa A Blankinship  1 , William A Rouse  2 , Joshua Bernstein  3 , Joanna Kruk  4 , Basil H Aboul-Enein  5
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A Narrative Review of Ethnic Minority Studies for Faith-Based Health Promotion Interventions with Special Reference to the Contemporary Christian Nurse

Lisa A Blankinship et al. J Relig Health. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

Heart disease, diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2, and obesity are three of the most prevalent diseases in the USA. Some obesity-related comorbidities are disproportionately higher within African-American and Hispanic communities. While governmental and local health programs offer educational opportunities encouraging long-term health behavior changes, the most accessible programs have been through faith-based communities. This narrative review investigates the outcomes of faith-based wellness programs on Latino and African-American populations with respect to general health and wellness, obesity management, DM type 2, and hypertension. Perceived authority of faith community nurses, faith leaders, and accountability and encouragement provided by faith communities are critical. Long-term behavior change is positively affected by elements faith-based organizations can provide: cultural appropriateness, community support, and self-efficacy.

Keywords: African-American; Christian nursing; Faith-based health education.

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