The purpose of this research study is to evaluate three different approaches for increasing physical activity in African American women who are not currently doing enough physical activity. One approach will teach people about physical activity, in groups, using general principles (general physical activity program). The second approach will teach people about physical activity, in groups, using principles from the bible (faith-based physical activity program). The third approach will teach people about physical activity by giving them written materials created at the National Institutes of Health (sefl-guided physical activity program).
About 450 people from 30 churches in Forsyth County will take part in this study. About 150 people will be in the faith-based physical activity program, 150 people will be in the general physical activity program, and 150 people will be in the self-guided physical activity program.
This research is supported by the National Institutes of Health (HL0945801)
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If you would like more information or if your congregation would like to enroll in this study, please contact Irma Richardson via email at irichardson@gramercyresearch.com or via telephone at (336) 293-8540.