A Comprehensive Review of Faith-Based Physical Activity Interventions

被引:80
作者
Bopp, Melissa [1 ]
Peterson, Jane A. [2 ]
Webb, Benjamin L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Penn State Univ, Dept Kinesiol, 266 Recreat Bldg, University Pk, PA 16802 USA
[2] Univ Missouri, Sch Nursing, Kansas City, MO 64110 USA
关键词
physical activity; faith-based organization; community; interventions;
D O I
10.1177/1559827612439285
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
This review provides a summary of physical activity interventions delivered in faith-based organizations. Electronic databases were searched to identify relevant studies. After screening, a total of n = 27 articles matched our inclusion criteria; 19 were identified as faith-based interventions (some spiritual or Biblical element included in the intervention) and 8 as faith-placed interventions (no spiritual component). Among all interventions, the most common research design was a randomized controlled trial. African American women were the most commonly targeted population and predominately Black churches were the most common setting. The majority of studies used self-report measures of physical activity. Most of the interventions did not use a theoretical framework to shape the intervention and weekly group sessions were the most frequently reported intervention approach. Overall, 12 of the faith-based and 4 of the faith-placed interventions resulted in increases in physical activity. Recommendations for future faith-based physical activity interventions include more rigorous study design, improved measures of physical activity, larger sample sizes, longer study and follow-up periods, and the use of theory in design and evaluation. Although limited, literature on faith-based physical activity interventions shows significant promise for improving physical activity participation and associated health outcomes.
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页码:460 / 478
页数:19
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