Doyle, Eva.Davis, Meg Elizabeth.Baylor University. Dept. of Health, Human Performance and Recreation.2007-12-032007-12-0320072007-12-03http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5050Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-191).A CBPR-based study was conducted to examine health status, self-reported health behaviors, spiritual wellbeing, and program interests among Brazilian church members (N = 66) and to identify key informant (N = 6) perceptions about research procedures, community needs, and the health promotion capacity of local churches. A self-administered survey and a qualitative Delphi technique were used. Significant associations were detected among self-reported mentally unhealthy days, spiritual wellbeing, age, current health status, and health care coverage and access. Program interests included a focus on depression and anxiety, which was also validated as a health concern among survey participants. The Delphi results validated the need, desire, potential capacity, and benefits of training local church members to promote health in their communities. CBPR-specific outcomes included community support for on-going research and health promotion programming in Brazilian churches.xi, 191 p. : ill.149610 bytes614687 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Health promotion --- Brazil.Health promotion -- Research --- Brazil.Churches --- Brazil.Anxiety -- Prevention.Depression, mental -- Prevention.ThesisWorldwide access