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Peer reviewedRansdell, Lynda B.; Rehling, Sandra L. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 1996
This paper characterizes published church-based health promotion programs, providing information on types of papers being published, history and growth of church involvement in health promotion, elements of program attractiveness and success, barriers to implementation, problems during implementation, and implications for practice. (Author/SM)
Descriptors: Church Programs, Church Role, Community Programs, Health Education
Peer reviewedLittleton, Mary Ann; Cornell, Carol E.; Dignan, Mark; Brownstein, J. Nell; Raczynski, James M.; Stalker, Varena G.; McDuffie, Kathleen Y.; Greene, Paul G.; Sanderson, Bonnie; Struempler, Barbara Jo. – American Journal of Health Behavior, 2002
Examines lessons learned from a 5-year project designed to develop, implement, and evaluate a multifaceted community health advisor-based intervention to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease among older, rural, African American women. Data from observations surveys, and discussion groups highlight six lessons (e.g., establish personal working…
Descriptors: Blacks, Cardiovascular System, Community Programs, Females
