A5015775593- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Religion, Society, and Development
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Community Health and Development
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Traffic and Road Safety
- Organic Food and Agriculture
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Social Media in Health Education
University of South Carolina
2018-2024
Island Institute
2024
Food and Nutrition Service
2020
South Carolina Department of Education
2019
Baylor University
2018
Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
1982
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
1982
Importance More African American individuals die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than any other chronic condition. Despite this disparity, are underrepresented in nutrition and CVD interventions. Objective To compare the effects of an entirely plant-based (vegan) or low-fat omnivorous (omni) diet on change body weight lipids during a 2-year intervention. Design, Setting, Participants The Nutritious Eating With Soul (NEW Soul) study was 2-year, randomized clinical trial conducted 2 cohorts...
Collecting multiple 24-hour recalls (24HR) can be burdensome, necessitating alternative methods to assess dietary intake in the research setting.This cross-sectional study compared use of Diet ID™ online platform with three unannounced 24HR assessed via Automated Self-Administered 24-Hour recall (ASA24) among participants Nutritious Eating Soul (NEW Soul) study. NEW (n = 68; 100% African American, 79% female, mean age 50.7 ± 9.6 years) were randomized follow one two healthy soul food diets:...
Abstract Previous studies have found it challenging to recruit African-American (AA) participants into health education research studies. The goal of this article is describe the recruitment methods used for Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) study, a 2-year randomized behavioral intervention, conducted in two cohorts, emphasis on reaching men. Participants indicated how they learned about study an online screening questionnaire from list strategies we employed. Due limited men Cohort 1,...
Faith-based health promotion programs have been effective in increasing healthy eating (HE) and physical activity (PA). Very few reports exist regarding church leaders' anticipated experienced barriers facilitators to program implementation. Pastors (n = 38, 70%) coordinators 54, 100%) from churches (N 54) who attended a training answered open-ended questions about implementing the HE PA parts of Faith, Activity, Nutrition (FAN) program. Twelve months later, pastors 49, 92%) 53, 98%)...
Over 15.5 million Americans live with cancer and 5-year survival rates have risen to 69%. Evidence supports important health benefits of regular physical activity for survivors, including increased strength quality life, reduced fatigue, recurrence, mortality. However, participation among survivors remains low. Cancer organizations provide various resources support emotional, instrumental, informational, appraisal support. Many organizations, like the LIVESTRONG Foundation, community by...
Abstract Background Few studies have examined the impact of ecological health promotion interventions on organizational practices over time, especially in faith-based settings. This statewide dissemination and implementation study change their predictors across a 24-month period, as well maintenance change. Methods Using pre-post quasi-experimental design, church coordinators from 92 United Methodist Churches South Carolina (42% predominantly African American congregations) completed surveys...
Abstract Dissemination and implementation (D&I) studies of dietary interventions for African Americans are limited. Restaurants may be an innovative setting to deliver interventions. Purpose: Assess weight loss, self-efficacy healthy eating, diet quality, quality life in two groups: virtual synchronous asynchronous. Guided by RE-AIM, the Nutritious Eating with Soul @ Rare Variety Café Feasibility study included nutrition education, accountability partners support, cooking demonstrations...
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, others who strive to improve health public through chronic disease prevention.
For-cause physical activity events reach many people. Little research has applied Self-Determination Theory to participants’ experiences in for-cause events. This qualitative study explored ( n = 18) 5K and intention complete future Interviews were recorded transcribed verbatim. Emergent coding assessed responses for themes. Constructs of competence relatedness most prevalent an altruistic desire support the cause. Participants highlighted feelings community supporting their Overall, aligned...
Introduction. Electronic Bluetooth scales (e-scales) may be useful for remote weight assessment. This study analyzed predictors of engagement with e-scales and feasibility Method. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, participants ( n = 150, 100% African American, 79% female, average age 48.2 ± 10.6 years) in an ongoing trial were invited receive e-scale. Participants had 1 month complete a weigh-in. Email, text, phone call reminders sent. Data using descriptive approaches logistic regression....
Health behavior changes often require focusing on factors beyond the individual, particularly in low-income and underresourced areas. The purpose of this article was to assess associations between household structure adult physical activity levels. Data were collected using Community Assessment for Public Emergency Response methodology administer a survey ( n = 100). Household calculated from summing number adults (⩾18 years) children (<18 reported living house. Physical measured...
Abstract Little is known about the barriers and facilitators to organizational maintenance of faith-based health promotion programs. This study used qualitative data (collected from 2016–2019) pastors ( n = 81) program coordinators 103) identify 24-month a physical activity (PA) healthy eating (HE) intervention in South Carolina. Barriers differed for PA versus HE: resistance change impeded HE while church characteristics tended impede PA. Similar themes emerged facilitators: opportunities,...
Context: In process evaluation research, secular trends refer to external factors unrelated an intervention that impact implementation. The COVID-19 pandemic was a trend affected the implementation of Nutritious Eating with Soul (NEW Soul) study. Objective: This paper describes steps taken in modifying delivery due pandemic. also addresses measures dose delivered, received, and satisfaction. Design: study is longitudinal Setting: took place Columbia, SC, from 2018 2021. Participants: African...
Church leaders are important to the success of faith-based health promotion interventions through role modeling behaviors. However, clergy may be at a higher risk chronic disease than their congregants and is understudied. This study examined church leaders' health-related behaviors, differences in behaviors by sociodemographic characteristics, associations between church-level implementation an ecological intervention.
Abstract: Background: Childhood obesity is linked to a higher risk of other chronic diseases. Cultural preferences for soul food dishes may contribute in African American children and families. Objective: To discuss lessons learned from the development implementation NEW Soul Families, plant-based nutrition program children. Methods: A partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs, EdVenture Children’s Museum, Food Academy was formed. Children ( n = 15) participated across two cohorts. Each cohort...
Abstract The implementation of evidence-based public health programs into practice is critical for improving health, but trainings organizational change agents are often not scalable. To describe the process converting a training that targets faith-based capacity development from an in-person to online format. We engaged in iterative convert delivery mode included assessing stakeholder support, consulting literature on best practices, seeking design team, consolidating content, designing...