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People Perish for Lack of Knowledge

People Perish for Lack of Knowledge. An Assessment of the Capabilities of Church Based Health Ministries on Chicago’s Near West Side. LaTrice Snodey Applied Health Science University of Illinois, Chicago *McNair Scholar * UHP * SROP. Faculty Mentor Dr. Cynthia Barnes-Boyd. Purpose.

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People Perish for Lack of Knowledge

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  1. People Perish for Lack of Knowledge An Assessment of the Capabilities of Church Based Health Ministries on Chicago’s Near West Side LaTrice Snodey Applied Health Science University of Illinois, Chicago *McNair Scholar * UHP * SROP Faculty Mentor Dr. Cynthia Barnes-Boyd

  2. Purpose • The purpose of this study is to identify and examine the characteristics of faith community health programs in a convenience sample of African American churches located in the communities adjacent to an urban university.

  3. Research Question • What are the characteristics of health programs or ministries in a select group of African American churches? • How do these characteristics relate to the impact of these programs or ministries on the health of the church community?

  4. Health Program/Ministry Availability Adult or Youth specific Health education classes Availability Relevant topics Food Served Preparation Vending machines Members Current health status Health improvements Collaborations Federal State Local Domain Characteristics

  5. Health Disparities in the two Sampled Communities • Leading cause of death per 100,000 • Heart Disease 419 • Cancer 410 • Diabetes 76 • Strokes 24 Cook County Dept. of Public Health

  6. Socio-Economic Status Cook County Dept. of Public Health

  7. University of Illinois, Chicago Faith Community Partnership • Goals • Build relationship with churches • Educate congregants on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle • Teach strategies and skills necessary for purchasing and preparing healthy foods for family • Teach skills to overcome barriers, which prevent individuals form making and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

  8. University of Illinois, Chicago Faith Community Partnership • Recognizes benefits of close associations with Church leadership in shaping the community. • Church leaders • Understand the culture and dynamic of community • Play a critical and influential role in communicating with congregants • Are respected advocates and leaders in the community • Can use their influence to reach and encourage congregants to adopt a healthy lifestyle

  9. Survey Fourteen closed ended questions One open end question Telephone Interview Results Analyzed using simple summary statistics Methodology

  10. Participant Profile • 9 Christians churches • Denominations • Baptist, Full Gospel • Membership range • 67% active membership 50-500 • 33% active membership 600-1000 • Location • urban and suburban • Ethnicity • African American

  11. Health Education Discussion Available 67% Not Available 33% Topics Nutrition 55% Diabetes 55% Asthma 33% HIV/AIDS 33% Various Cancers 41% High Blood Pressure 44% Weight management 11% Sexuality or abstinence 55% Does your church sponsor health education discussions?

  12. Health Programs Adults – 56% Youth - 22% Functions of Health Program Visit the sick – 67% Attend to members – 56% Health Screenings – 44% Presentations – 56% Health information – 67% Does your church have a health program and what are its functions?

  13. Describe the health of your church membership. • Health of Congregation • Healthy 33% • Fairly Healthy 56% • Unhealthy 11%

  14. Collaborations 44% have collaborations 56% no collaborations State, Federal, Local Collaborations 44% Food pantry 22% Summer food service 22% Kid Care 11%Teen REACH 1% other (Head Start) Is your church collaborating with any state, federal, or local programsto provide health or supportive services?

  15. What do you think can be done to improve the health of your congregation? • 85% Health Education Classes • Nutrition • Improve eating and diet habits • Diseases • Diabetes • Hypertension • Various Cancers • Asthma • 15% Medical advice • Annual medical screenings • Seek treatment

  16. Limitations • Secular institutions involvement • Low-income communities • Christian churches • Representative knowledge base

  17. Conclusion • Health ministries/programs defined various ways • Church leaders are aware of the congregations health needs • Church leaders are concerned about health services being accessible and acceptable

  18. Acknowledgments • Lord and Savior Jesus Christ • Dr. Cynthia Barnes-Boyd • UIC Faith Partnership Staff • SROP Staff • Fellow SROP Scholars

  19. People Perish for Lack of Knowledge. QUESTIONS?????

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