Health-e-AME Faith Based Physical Activity Initiative
PI - Marilyn Laken
Medical University of South Carolina
The study will evaluate a physical activity program through a randomized trial with a "delayed" control group design in the 520 AME churches of the 7th Episcopal District in South Carolina. The goal is to increase moderate intensity physical activity by at least 15% through a variety of approaches grounded in theoretical models developed in collaboration with the church members and implemented in churches that choose to participate in the program. A planning committee composed of church representatives and faculty with expertise in physical activity programs and program evaluation will select the program the church wishes to implement. Satisfaction of church members will be evaluated and change in physical activity will be assessed.
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