Overweight and Obesity Challenges Among African Americans in Rural Alabama Black Belt

IF 0.4 Q4 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

JOURNAL OF EXTENSION Pub Date : 2022-06-16 DOI:10.34068/joe.60.02.15

Joel Tumwebaze, J. Kagulire, N. Dawkins

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Abstract

This study aimed at averting challenges of overweight and obesity among African Americans in rural Alabama. Focus group discussions and surveys were used to design a 12-week nutrition education and physical activity program. Results showed a significant improvement (p<0.05) in participants’ knowledge scores. Values for systolic blood pressure significantly reduced (p<0.00). There was an increase in number of participants with normal blood pressure and a reduction in number of participants with stage 2 hypertension. The study highlights that nutrition education and physical activity can lead to improved health outcomes among African Americans in rural Alabama.

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阿拉巴马州黑带农村非洲裔美国人超重和肥胖的挑战

这项研究旨在避免阿拉巴马州农村非洲裔美国人超重和肥胖的挑战。采用焦点小组讨论和调查设计了为期12周的营养教育和体育活动计划。结果显示，参与者的知识得分有显著提高(p<0.05)。收缩压值明显降低(p<0.00)。血压正常的参与者人数有所增加，2期高血压的参与者人数有所减少。该研究强调，营养教育和体育活动可以改善阿拉巴马州农村非洲裔美国人的健康状况。

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JOURNAL OF EXTENSION EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-

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0.80

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33.30%

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Extension (JOE) expands and updates the research and knowledge base for U.S. Extension professionals and other outreach educators to improve their effectiveness. JOE also serves as a forum for emerging and contemporary issues affecting U.S. Cooperative Extension education. JOE is a refereed journal. Feature, Research in Brief, and Ideas at Work submissions undergo double-blind review, and Commentary and Tools of the Trade submissions are reviewed by the editor, Dr. Laura Hoelscher.