Promoting physical activity among church attending African Americans with chronic health conditions
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Betty A. Key, EdD, MSN, CCRN, Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
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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.
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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Keywords | Chronic Disease; Faith-based; Physical Activity |
Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Washington, DC, USA |
Date | 2019 |
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