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Andra Opalinski1, Susan Dyess1, Sareen Grooper1
1Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|August 26, 2015
Summary
Faith leaders see a role for faith communities in combating pediatric obesity. Engaging these communities is key for holistic family health promotion programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Community Health
- Faith-Based Health
Background:
- Pediatric obesity is a complex public health issue.
- Partnerships with faith-based communities offer a promising avenue for intervention.
- Understanding faith leaders' perspectives is crucial for effective engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore cultural beliefs of faith community leaders concerning childhood obesity.
- To examine faith leaders' attitudes toward their role in addressing pediatric obesity.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive design utilizing ethnographic methods.
- Triangulation of multiple data sources for comprehensive assessment.
- Purposive sampling of 13 faith community leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Main Results:
- Key themes included 21st-century lifestyle challenges and accountability for behaviors.
- A dichotomy of individual versus community/social responsibility emerged.
- The necessity of intentionality in addressing childhood obesity was highlighted.
Conclusions:
- Faith leaders perceive a significant role for their communities in tackling childhood obesity.
- Findings support developing population-based health promotion programs via faith community engagement.
- This research provides a foundation for nurses to partner with faith communities for holistic family health.
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