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ID 21388
  Title Health promotion needs assessment at a faith-based substance abuse recovery facility in Alabama
URL http://www.tihcij.com/Articles/Health-Promotion-Needs-Assessment-at-a-Faith-Based-Substance-Abuse-Recovery-Facility-in-Alabama.aspx?id=0000205
Journal Top Integr Health Care. 2010 ;1(1):Online access only 16 p
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Abstract/Notes Objective: To examine the health promotion and health education needs of an inpatient population at one faith-based addiction treatment center. A secondary aim was to assess the awareness and use of chiropractic care recently made available at the center.

Data Sources: A self-survey previously conducted at the treatment center provided background data. The research team developed and conducted a survey to assess the inpatients’ knowledge and attitudes about specific health behaviors, including physical activity, dietary habits, and tobacco use status, as well as their attitudes toward and use of the clinic’s chiropractic services. Descriptive statistics are reported from both survey samples.

Results: This inpatient population has significant health promotion needs. A majority of patients (74%) use tobacco and none report getting the recommended intake of 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Six percent reported utilizing the free chiropractic services available at the clinic. Over 60% expressed interest in programs on smoking cessation, healthy weight and diet.

Conclusion: Little is being done to address the physical health needs of this population outside of addiction recovery. This program could benefit from and patients would likely support, health education programs on smoking cessation, healthy diet and food preparation along with physical activity programs.

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