Abstract

Physical inactivity is a primary contributing cause of chronic disease. Chronic disease affects African Americans at a disproportionately higher rate than their Caucasian counterparts. Faith-based organizations such as churches are important stakeholders in African American communities. Using physical activity trackers in faith-based organizations can help to address chronic disease.

Author Details

Betty A. Key, EdD, MSN, CCRN, Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Michael V. Fedewa, PhD, Department of Kinesiology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

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Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Chronic Diseases, Faith-based Organizations, Health Promotion

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Using physical activity trackers in the African American church to increase physical activity

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Physical inactivity is a primary contributing cause of chronic disease. Chronic disease affects African Americans at a disproportionately higher rate than their Caucasian counterparts. Faith-based organizations such as churches are important stakeholders in African American communities. Using physical activity trackers in faith-based organizations can help to address chronic disease.