ArticleEthnicity & disease2025
Gendered Denominational Differences in Obesity among African American Christian Young Adults.
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Abstract
Objective: The current study was conducted to evaluate the presence of differences in obesity prevalence based on religious affiliation and gender among African American young adults. Methods: This study was conducted with cross-sectional data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health) Wave IV to examine obesity prevalence among young adults (24 to 32 years old) between and within self-reported religious affiliations. Results: Results revealed that both Baptist and Pentecostal women had higher obesity rates than did men in their respective denominations. Frequent church involvement outside of attending religious services was also linked to higher obesity rates. Conclusions: Obesity disparities among Pentecostal and Baptist adherents may signal the need to examine the potential effect of gender norms on differential health messaging and behaviors within these groups. By understanding potential contributors to heterogeneous health outcomes among young adults, health interventions within African American churches can be tailored to best fit their populations.
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