The Role of Health Policies in Faith-based Institutions in Promoting Health and Changing Food Practices: The Philadelphia Ujima Experience
| Autor: | Diana Robertson, Candace Robertson-James, Suzanne Watkins, Judith E. Wolf, Sulianie Mertus, Ana E. Núñez, Sharon Congleton, Lidyvez Sawyer |
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| Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Male Health (social science) Sociology and Political Science Adolescent media_common.quotation_subject Participatory action research Healthy eating Health Promotion Education Nutrition Policy Faith Beverages 03 medical and health sciences Young Adult 0302 clinical medicine Political science Faith-Based Organizations Vegetables Food practices Humans 030212 general & internal medicine media_common Aged Consumption (economics) Philadelphia 030505 public health business.industry Citizen journalism General Medicine Public relations Middle Aged Health promotion Key informants Fruit Female Diet Healthy 0305 other medical science business |
| Zdroj: | Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and action. 12(4) |
| ISSN: | 1557-0541 |
| Popis: | Background The Philadelphia Ujima Health Collaborative uses a community-based participatory research framework to address nutrition in underserved communities. Participation in individual-level focused health promotion activities motivated two faith-based partners to develop wellness policies to better inform their health promoting practices, specifically around food served at church events. Objectives This study investigated the effectiveness of church-based policies in influencing 1) organizational practices regarding food and beverages served and sold and 2) individual attitudes and practices toward healthy eating. Methods Congregants completed questionnaires assessing their knowledge and awareness of the policy as well as observed changes in institutional and personal practices. Additionally key informant interviews were conducted with ministry leaders and members. Results As a result of the wellness policies developed, sites increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, and water at events. Institutional barriers and lessons learned were identified. Conclusions Effective community-academic partnerships using community participatory approaches with a health in all policies focus can improve health behaviors in diverse and underserved communities and engage them to play an active role in health promotion. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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