Date of Award
1-1-2019
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
College/School/Department
Department of Health Policy, Management and Behavior
Content Description
1 online resource (vii, 60 pages) : color illustrations, color map.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Feng J Qian
Committee Members
Carla Boutin- Foster, Wendy Weller, Erica Phillips-Ceasar
Keywords
African American, Church Placed, Faith Based, Faith Placed, New York City, Physical Activity, Physical fitness, African Americans, Exercise, African American churches, Church work with African Americans, Faith-based human services
Subject Categories
Public Health
Abstract
Background: While African Americans in NYC are more likely to have sedentary lifestyles than other racial groups, it is known that regular moderate to vigorous physical activity (PA) reduces their risks of chronic diseases. Recognizing that the church has a deep reach in the African American community, the NYCDOHMH in 2015 initiated a PA program in70 houses of worship, among which were 49 African American churches. Free exercise equipment and the services of paid fitness instructors were donated to participating organizations to conduct exercise classes.
Recommended Citation
Mansu, Moses, "Impact evaluation of the church environment as an enabler of physical activity among church-going African Americans in New York City" (2019). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 2328.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/2328