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Health programs in faith-based organizations: Are they effective?

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  • DeHaven, M.J.
  • Hunter, I.B.
  • Wilder, L.
  • Walton, J.W.
  • Berry, J.

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Objectives. We examined the published literature on health programs in faith-based organizations to determine the effectiveness of these programs. Methods. We conducted a systematic literature review of articles describing faith-based health activities. Articles (n=386) were screened for eligibility (n=105), whether a faith-based health program was described (n=53), and whether program effects were reported (28). Results. Most programs focused on primary prevention (50.9%), general health maintenance (25.5%), cardiovascular health (20.7%), or cancer (18.9%). Significant effects reported included reductions in cholesterol and blood pressure levels, weight, and disease symptoms and increases in the use of mammography and breast self-examination. Conclusions. Faith-based programs can improve health outcomes. Means are needed for increasing the frequency with which such programs are evaluated and the results of these evaluations are disseminated.

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  • DeHaven, M.J. & Hunter, I.B. & Wilder, L. & Walton, J.W. & Berry, J., 2004. "Health programs in faith-based organizations: Are they effective?," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 94(6), pages 1030-1036.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2004:94:6:1030-1036_3
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