Church walking group for older African American adults
This study tests if joining a church-based walking group helps older African American adults be more active. If you are at least 50 years old and can attend group walks in person, this may be a good fit for you.
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Who can take part
- You are a member of a participating AME church in Charleston or Columbia, or live nearby and can attend sessions.
- You are 50 years old or older.
- You agree to join in-person walking group sessions.
- You do not plan to move in the next year to a place that makes study visits hard.
- You have no health conditions that make exercise unsafe, as checked by a simple questionnaire.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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