Date of Award
Spring 5-10-2024
Document Type
Scholarly Project
Degree Name
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Department
Nursing
First Advisor
Janis Schiefelbein jscheifelbein@pittstate.edu
Second Advisor
Tracy Stahl tstahl@pittstate.edu
Third Advisor
Laura Miller lmiller@pittstate.edu
Abstract
Chronic diseases are on a rise and placing hardship on healthcare in the United States. Regular physical activity and consumption of fruits and vegetables have proven to have health benefits related to decreasing chronic disease and improving the management of chronic diseases. A majority of the United States adult population do not meet the guidelines that are set forth by the CDC that will have a positive effect on the reduction of chronic diseases.
The purpose of this six-week Christian-based health promotion program was to improve the health of individuals in the congregation by increasing each individual’s weekly physical activity and daily fruit and vegetable consumption. These two key factors were the target while using biblical foundation along with motivational counseling to promote lifestyle changes. The program was based on the biblical principle that physical health and spiritual health are intertwined.
The pre- and post- surveys were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of the intervention from baseline. The data analysis also provided feedback on the effects that the participants believed the intervention had on their health.
Recommended Citation
Vail, Amber, "Christian-Based Health Promotion Program" (2024). Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project. 101.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/dnp/101
