2009
DOI: 10.1007/s10943-009-9306-2
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A Study of Rural Church Health Promotion Environments: Leaders’ and Members’ Perspectives

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“…Preliminary evidence suggests that the health, health behaviors, and health beliefs of faith leaders influence the church health environment (Bopp and Fallon 2011;Williams et al 2012). For example, Williams et al (2012) found a positive association between church leaders' beliefs regarding the appropriateness of talking about various health topics in sermons and their use of health messages in church (i.e., during sermons or in church bulletins/newsletters).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…Preliminary evidence suggests that the health, health behaviors, and health beliefs of faith leaders influence the church health environment (Bopp and Fallon 2011;Williams et al 2012). For example, Williams et al (2012) found a positive association between church leaders' beliefs regarding the appropriateness of talking about various health topics in sermons and their use of health messages in church (i.e., during sermons or in church bulletins/newsletters).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Preliminary evidence suggests that the health, health behaviors, and health beliefs of faith leaders influence the church health environment (Bopp and Fallon 2011;Williams et al 2012). For example, Williams et al (2012) found a positive association between church leaders' beliefs regarding the appropriateness of talking about various health topics in sermons and their use of health messages in church (i.e., during sermons or in church bulletins/newsletters). Bopp and Fallon (2011) found a positive association between the number of health and wellness activities offered within a faith-based organization and faith leaders' fruit and vegetable consumption, minutes of physical activity, and perceived health status, and a negative relationship with faith leaders' body mass index.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
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“…Some of them mentioned it directly from the pulpit; but, the CHLs were primarily responsible for making the congregation aware of MPower and encouraging them to maintain enrollment. The literature highlights the importance of pastoral involvement and how it is integral to the success of objectives (Harmon, Blake, Armstead, Hébert, 2013;Hippolyte et al, 2013;Williams et al, 2013;Newlin et al, 2012;De Marco et al, 2011;Austin & Claiborne, 2011;Williams, Glanz, Kegler & Davis, 2009;Ammerman et al, 2003;Markens et al, 2002;Taylor et al, 2000). The experiences of the negative case analysis were directly in line with the literature that suggests pastoral support is integral to successful programming in ecclesiastical establishments.…”
Section: Program Execution Limitations Implementation Barrierssupporting
confidence: 54%
“…A frequently cited catalyst for success in faith-based health promotion is the importance of ministerial endorsement (Harmon, Blake, Armstead, Hébert, 2013;Hippolyte et al, 2013;Williams et al, 2013;Newlin et al, 2012;De Marco et al, 2011;Austin & Claiborne, 2011;Williams, Glanz, Kegler & Davis, 2009;Ammerman et al, 2003;Markens et al, 2002;Taylor et al, 2000). For example, Hippolyte et al(2013), focused on structural components that are integral to program implementation and maintenance within faith-based organizations; this includes but is not limited to the support of a lay leader, appropriate timing of intervention activities, and availability of meeting space.…”
Section: Faith-based Interventions and The African-american Communitymentioning
confidence: 99%