Improving Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health in Faith-Based Settings Through Creating a Healthy Culture in Bronx, NY

Improving Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health in Faith-Based Settings Through Creating a Healthy Culture in Bronx, NY

The proposed study "Improving Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health in Faith- Based Settings through Creating a Healthy Culture in Bronx, NY" aims to assess the efficacy of a holistic health intervention that seeks to integrate physical, mental, spiritual, and community engagement processes into faith-based settings, compared to usual care in Bronx, NY. Briefly, the intervention involves a seven-session faith-based small group education program conducted by trained lay educators. A health ministry at each partner religious institution will be developed and sustained

The purpose of this research study is test a holistic health intervention that combines physical, mental, spiritual, and community processes into faith-based settings in Bronx, NY. The program involves a seven-session faith-based small group education sessions to be conducted by lay educators.

Intervention study participants

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 and over
• Self-identify as a member of the religious institution for at least three months
• Able to read and speak in English, Vietnamese, or Khmer

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any serious health issue that may interfere with the study procedures

Key informants participants

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 and over
• Must be a study implementation partner, a health ministry member, or lay educator

Exclusion Criteria:

• None

Focus group participants

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be a participant in the intervention
• Attended at least 3 out of the 7 group education sessions as an intervention participant;

Exclusion Criteria:

• None