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Starla Hairston Blanks¹, Henrie Treadwell², Anya Bazzell¹

¹Morehouse School of Medicine, Community Voices: Healthcare for the Underserved, 720 Westview Drive SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA.

Journal of Obesity

|August 6, 2016

Summary

The I Am Woman (IAW) program improved health knowledge and behaviors in African American women (AAW). Participants experienced weight loss, reduced blood pressure, and increased healthcare engagement.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Nutrition Science
Preventive Medicine

Background:

African American women (AAW) face a high burden of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes.
Culturally specific interventions are needed to address these health disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the community-based I Am Woman (IAW) program.
To improve nutrition, obesity, and diabetes prevention knowledge and behaviors among AAW.

Main Methods:

A 7-week group health education intervention led by Community Health Workers (CHWs).
Program focused on weight management, healthy lifestyle choices, and healthcare access.
Enrolled 79 African American women aged 18 and older.

Main Results:

Participants showed increased knowledge of nutrition, obesity, and diabetes prevention/management.
Observed reductions in weight, body mass index (BMI), and blood pressure.
Increased engagement in physical activity and primary care visits.

Conclusions:

The I Am Woman (IAW) program is a promising model for improving health outcomes in AAW.
Culturally responsive, community-based interventions can effectively address health disparities.

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