Results of Walking in Faith: A Faith-Based Physical Activity Program for Clergy |
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| Authors: | Benjamin L Webb Melissa J Bopp |
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| Institution: | 1.Department of Applied Health,Southern Illinois University Edwardsville,Edwardsville,USA;2.Department of Kinesiology,Pennsylvania State University,University Park,USA |
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| Abstract: | Clergy are disproportionately affected by obesity and chronic disease. Physical activity (PA) offers a viable option for addressing the health of clergy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally tailored PA program for clergy. Clergy (N = 44) were randomly assigned to an intervention group or wait-list control group. Baseline and follow-up measures included PA behavior and psychosocial measures. Analyses revealed a significant effect of the intervention on sedentary behavior, PA behavior, self-efficacy for PA, and outcome expectations for PA. Culturally tailored PA programs could potentially influence PA behavior and psychosocial mediators of PA among clergy. |
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