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A 40-Day Journey to Better Health: Utilizing the DanielFast to Improve Health Outcomes in Urban Church-Based Settings
Healthcare (Basel), v 6(1), p25
01 Mar 2018
PMCID: PMC5872232
PMID: 29510546
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Abstract
Background: As the costs associated with obesity increase, it is vital to evaluate the effectiveness of chronic disease prevention among underserved groups, particularly in urban settings. This research study evaluated Philadelphia area Keystone First members and church participants enrolled in a group health education program to determine the impact of the Daniel Fast on physical health and the adoption of healthy behaviors. Methods: Participants attended six-weekly health education sessions in two participating churches, and were provided with a digital healthy eating platform. Results: There was a statistically significant decrease from baseline to post assessment for weight, waist circumference and cholesterol. Participants reported a significant improvement in their overall well-being, social and physical functioning, vitality and mental health. Conclusion: Results of this study demonstrate that dietary recommendations and comprehensive group health education delivered in churches and reinforced on a digital platform can improve physical health, knowledge and psychosocial outcomes.
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- Title
- A 40-Day Journey to Better Health: Utilizing the DanielFast to Improve Health Outcomes in Urban Church-Based Settings
- Creators
- Nicole A. Vaughn - Rowan UniversityDarryl Brown - Drexel UniversityBeatriz O. Reyes - Department of Anthropology, Global Health Studies Program, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.Crystal Wyatt - Ride & Rebuild, LLC, Philadelphia, PA 19151, USA.Kimberly T. Arnold - Johns Hopkins UniversityElizabeth Dalianis - Community College of PhiladelphiaPaula J. Kalksma - Rowan UniversityCaryn Roth - Zipongo, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94133, USA.Jason Langheier - Zipongo, Inc., San Francisco, CA 94133, USA.Maria Pajil-Battle - Mercy HealthMeg Grant - Keystone First, Philadelphia, PA 19113, USA.
- Publication Details
- Healthcare (Basel), v 6(1), p25
- Publisher
- Mdpi
- Number of pages
- 11
- Grant note
- AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000428555800024
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85052903915
- Other Identifier
- 991019168911004721
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