A Systematic Review of Church-Based Health Interventions Among Latinos

Derose, Kathryn Pitkin; Rodríguez, Claudia

doi:10.1007/s10903-019-00941-2

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“…Prior studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of church-based interventions among Hispanic/Latino populations for chronic disease and health promotion measures. 34,35 Effective community engagement is essential to reshape culturally relevant messaging to promote immunization against infection. History has shown that getting the science right in vaccine development is simply not enough if we are to promote successful uptake among vulnerable populations.…”

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Co-Created Messaging for Influenza Vaccination in a High-Risk Hispanic Community Provides Groundwork for COVID-19 Vaccine

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Purpose: Influenza/pneumonia is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. The 2020-2021 influenza season is predicted to be further impacted by COVID-19 infections. Historical data reflect disproportionate morbidity and mortality rates in the Hispanic population for influenza and COVID-19. Influenza vaccination rates remain low in the Hispanic community. We aim to improve vaccination through a community-led event, partnering with the Cristo Rey School Dallas, located in a zip code with a higher age-adjusted influenza/pneumonia mortality rate. A survey was administered to adults attending the Influenza vaccine event to understand attitudes and perceptions about influenza, vaccination, and effective messaging strategies for the campaign. Methods: Messaging was cocreated with student health ambassadors to promote immunization and delivered through trusted sources. The health department administered vaccines to individuals > age 3 at no cost. Adults were asked to complete a 19-question survey postvaccination offered in both English and Spanish. Results: Two hundred and forty-one of 394 (61.2%) participants completed the survey. Ninety-eight percent identified as Hispanic/Latino, and the majority of surveys were administered in Spanish. Among Spanish language participants, the church bulletins (57.3%) and Spanish language radio (30.5%) were reported to be most effective modes of messaging versus word of mouth (32.9%) and social media (26.3%) for English-speaking participants. Sixteen percent of participants surveyed had never received an influenza vaccine before this event. Conclusion: Cocreated messaging delivered by trusted sources in the Hispanic community led to a successful Influenza vaccine drive with the Dallas County health department.

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“…Prior studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of church-based interventions among Hispanic/Latino populations for chronic disease and health promotion measures. 34 , 35…”

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Co-Created Messaging for Influenza Vaccination in a High-Risk Hispanic Community Provides Groundwork for COVID-19 Vaccine

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“…Although faith-based interventions often target church social networks and health programming, 5,31 no published study to our knowledge has examined these factors simultaneously in relation to Latinx PA behaviors. Studies examining church correlates of PA have largely focused on one level.…”

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Church Contextual Factors Associated With Latinx Physical Activity and Park Use

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Seelam

et al. 2022

Family &Amp; Community Health

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Churches can be important settings for promoting physical activity (PA) among Latinx populations. Little is known about what factors across the church context—social, organizational, and physical (outdoor spaces)—are associated with Latinx PA to inform faith-based PA interventions. This study investigated associations of church contextual factors with Latinx PA. We used cross-sectional data from a Latinx adult sample recruited from 6 churches that each had a nearby park in Los Angeles, California (n = 373). Linear or logistic regression models examined associations of church PA social support, PA social norms, perceived quality and concerns about the park near one's church, and church PA programming with 4 outcomes: accelerometer-based moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) and self-reported adherence to PA recommendations, use of the park near one's church, and park-based PA. Park quality and concerns were positively associated with using the park near one's church. Church PA programming was positively associated with park-based PA. None of the factors were related to accelerometer-based MVPA or meeting PA recommendations. Findings suggest targeting church PA programming and nearby parks may be key to improving Latinx park use. Church and local parks department partnerships may help enhance park conditions to support churchgoing Latinx PA and health.

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“…1 Faith-based organizations can be important partners in promoting health among African American and Latino congregants through infrastructure, programming, and strong social networks. 2,3 Clergy, in particular, can provide public health information and promote healthy behaviors using their moral authority, visibility, and credibility. 4−6 Health interventions that engage clergy can impact multiple levels in the socioecological model.…”

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“…4 Limited faith-based health interventions describe integrating health messaging into sermons or evaluate implementation. 2,3,6 Although most prior sermon interventions have been conducted in Judeo-Christian congregations, recent work in other faith communities (Muslim) indicates it is feasible and acceptable more broadly. 10 This article presents a detailed description of the development and implementation of healthy eating and physical activity sermons that were part of a multicomponent, church-based intervention for African American and Latino congregants in Southern California.…”

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confidence: 99%