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Implementing Obesity And Comorbidity Education In A Faith-Based Setting, Tammy Lynn
Implementing Obesity And Comorbidity Education In A Faith-Based Setting, Tammy Lynn
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The aim of the study was to increase knowledge of the damaging consequences of obesity and related comorbidities. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions on a global scale and increases the potential health risk of many associated diseases. Faith-Based organizations have been found to be optimal resources for public health education. The shared beliefs and comradery are a source of support and encouragement for those who face many of life’s challenges, as well as life’s joys. The purpose of the project was to investigate the effectiveness of education delivered in a Baptist church on the topics of obesity and related comorbidities. …
Faith-Based Approach: Reaching The Rural Population To Increase Diabetes Awareness, Regina Ledford
Faith-Based Approach: Reaching The Rural Population To Increase Diabetes Awareness, Regina Ledford
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
With diabetes at an epidemic level in the United States, more awareness needs to be brought surrounding prediabetes and diabetes prevention. This DNP Project consists of implementing a faith-based educational informational event at a local rural church to increase diabetes awareness. Findings within this DNP project suggest that the rural population can increase knowledge of diabetes awareness through faith-based education. With a sample size of 21 participants, positive statistical significance was found on analysis of pre-test and post-test Likert style questions regarding diabetes prevention, risk factors, and diabetic resources.