scholarly journals A Small-Changes Weight Loss Program for African-American Church Members

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
African American ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Church Members ◽  
African American Church

Results of ALIVE: A Faith-Based Pilot Intervention to Improve Diet Among African American Church Members

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-4
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Lynch ◽  
Erin Emery-Tiburcio ◽  
Sheila Dugan ◽  
Francine Stark White ◽  
Clayton Thomason ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Church Members ◽  
African American Church ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Pilot Intervention

Virtual weight loss program for African-American breast cancer survivors: Preliminary results.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (5_suppl) ◽  
pp. 163-163
Author(s):  
Jeanne M. Ferrante ◽  
Michelle Doose ◽  
Alicja Bator ◽  
Katie Devine ◽  
Pamela Ohman Strickland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Weight Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Weight Loss Program

163 Background: Obesity is associated with higher breast cancer recurrence and death, and poorer health and quality of life. African-American (AA) women have the highest prevalence of obesity, obesity-related comorbidities, and breast cancer mortality compared with other racial/ethnic groups. Weight loss after breast cancer diagnosis may lower rates of recurrence and improve fitness, fatigue, and quality of life. Methods: This 6-month randomized controlled trial pilot-tests the use of a Fitbit activity tracker (Fitbit only group) versus Fitbit plus SparkPeople, a free web-based weight loss program (combined group) among 70 AA breast cancer survivors. Paired t-tests assess changes from baseline to 6-months among each participant in primary (weight, body mass index [BMI], percent body fat) and secondary (24-hour caloric intake, daily number of steps, quality of life, self-monitoring strategies, self-efficacy) outcomes. Two-group t-tests assess differences in outcomes between the two groups. Results: Currently, 36 of 46 (78.3%) eligible participants have enrolled and completed baseline assessments. Mean age of participants is 61.7 years (SD 8.7) and mean BMI is 36.9 (SD 7.0). Analyses of the first 25 participants who completed 3-month assessments (Fitbit only N = 12; combined group N = 13) show significant weight loss in both groups; Fitbit only: mean weight change -6.73 pounds, SD 4.61, p < 0.001; mean BMI change -0.96 kg/m2, SD 0.84, p = 0.002; combined group: mean weight change -5.95 pounds, SD 5.84, p = 0.003; mean BMI change -1.03 kg/m2, SD 0.77, p < 0.001. All participants significantly increased tracking of diet (Fitbit only p = 0.016; combined group p < 0.001) and physical activity (Fitbit only p < 0.001; combined group p = 0.001). Though not significant, combined group participants showed greater increases in self-efficacy for eating healthy and reducing fat and calories, and increases in daily steps (+1308 vs. +285 for Fitbit only group). Preliminary analyses show no statistically significant difference in changes in outcomes from baseline to 3 months between the two groups. Conclusions: Both programs show potential as convenient and efficient weight loss methods for African-American breast cancer survivors. Clinical trial information: NCT02699983.

Developing culturally congruent weight maintenance programs for African American church members

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Paul Seale ◽  
Judith Fifield ◽  
Y. Monique Davis-Smith ◽  
Rebecca Satterfield ◽  
Joy Goens Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Weight Maintenance ◽  
Church Members ◽  
African American Church ◽  
Culturally Congruent

Results of ALIVE: A Faith-Based Pilot Intervention to Improve Diet Among African American Church Members

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Lynch ◽  
Erin Emery-Tiburcio ◽  
Sheila Dugan ◽  
Francine Stark White ◽  
Clayton Thomason ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Church Members ◽  
African American Church ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Pilot Intervention

The Relationship Between Types of Social Support and Physical Activity in African American Church Members

2008 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S358
Author(s):  
Meghan Baruth ◽  
Sara Wilcox ◽  
Ruth Saunders ◽  
Marilyn Laken ◽  
Marge Condrasky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Church Members ◽  
African American Church ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Efficacy of a Weight Loss Intervention for African American Breast Cancer Survivors

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (24) ◽  
pp. 2820-2828 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melinda Stolley ◽  
Patricia Sheean ◽  
Ben Gerber ◽  
Claudia Arroyo ◽  
Linda Schiffer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Weight Loss Program ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Weight Loss Intervention

Purpose African American women with breast cancer have higher cancer-specific and overall mortality rates. Obesity is common among African American women and contributes to breast cancer progression and numerous chronic conditions. Weight loss interventions among breast cancer survivors positively affect weight, behavior, biomarkers, and psychosocial outcomes, yet few target African Americans. This article examines the effects of Moving Forward, a weight loss intervention for African American breast cancer survivors (AABCS) on weight, body composition, and behavior. Patients and Methods Early-stage (I-III) AABCS were randomly assigned to a 6-month interventionist-guided (n = 125) or self-guided (n = 121) weight loss program supporting behavioral changes to promote a 5% weight loss. Anthropometric, body composition, and behavioral data were collected at baseline, postintervention (6 months), and follow-up (12 months). Descriptive statistics and mixed models analyses assessed differences between groups over time. Results Mean (± standard deviation) age, and body mass index were 57.5 (± 10.1) years and 36.1 (± 6.2) kg/m2, respectively, and 82% had stage I or II breast cancer. Both groups lost weight. Mean and percentage of weight loss were greater in the guided versus self-guided group (at 6 months: 3.5 kg v 1.3kg; P < .001; 3.6% v 1.4%; P < .001, respectively; at 12 months: 2.7 kg v 1.6 kg; P < .05; 2.6% v 1.6%; P < .05, respectively); 44% in the guided group and 19% in the self-guided group met the 5% goal. Body composition and behavioral changes were also greater in the interventionist-guided group at both time points. Conclusion The study supports the efficacy of a community-based interventionist-guided weight loss program targeting AABCS. Although mean weight loss did not reach the targeted 5%, the mean loss of > 3% at 6 months is associated with improved health outcomes. Affordable, accessible health promotion programs represent a critical resource for AABCS.

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