Community-Based Physical Activity Programs for Blood Pressure Management in African Americans: A Scoping Review.

Dennis Miezah Julie A Wright Laura L Hayman

Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2024)

Evidence suggests that community-based PA programs can potentially reduce BP among AA. PA programs incorporating faith-based therapeutic lifestyle change with nutritional education appear to reduce BP. Practitioners should consider multicomponent community-based PA initiatives to improve BP outcomes in AA communities.

Keyphrases

physical activity
public health
blood pressure
quality improvement
healthcare
primary care
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
heart rate
adipose tissue
depressive symptoms
insulin resistance