A Church-Based Weight Loss Intervention in African American Adults using Text Messages (LEAN Study): Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

African American adults experience a high prevalence of obesity and its associated comorbidities, including diabetes. Church-based interventions have been shown to be effective in decreasing weight in this population. mHealth interventions can address two needs for obesity treatment in this community, including enhancing weight loss and providing wide dissemination.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the feasibility and efficacy of a church-based weight loss intervention that incorporates mHealth technology.

Methods

In this study, 8 churches (n=97) were randomly assigned to the intervention or delayed intervention condition (control group). We recruited participants through their respective church. Volunteer church members were trained by study staff to d

SUBMITTER: Newton RL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6128956 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature