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    Physical Activity Interventions in Faith-Based Organizations: A Systematic Review
    (Sage Publications Inc, 2018) Parra, Maira Tristao [UNIFESP]|Porfirio, Gustavo J. M. [UNIFESP]; Arredondo, Elva M.; Atallah, Alvaro N. [UNIFESP]
    Objective: To review and assess the effectiveness of physical activity interventions delivered in faith-based organizations. Data Source: We searched the Cochrane Library, DoPHER, EMBASE, LILACS, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, WHO ICTRP, and Clinicaltrials.gov databases until January 2016, without restriction of language or publication date. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials investigating physical activity interventions for adults delivered in faith-based organizations. Data Extraction: Two independent reviewers extracted data and assessed study methodological quality. Data Synthesis: We used relative risk and mean difference with 95% confidence interval to estimate the effect of the interventions on measures of physical activity, physical fitness, and health. Results: The review included 18 studies. Study participants were predominantly female, and the majority of trials were conducted in the United States. Study heterogeneity did not allow us to conduct meta-analyses. Although interventions delivered in faith-based organizations increased physical activity and positively influenced measures of health and fitness in participants, the quality of the evidence was very low. Conclusion: Faith-based organizations are promising settings to promote physical activity, consequently addressing health disparities. However, high-quality randomized clinical trials are needed to adequately assess the effectiveness of interventions delivered in faith-based organizations.
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    Role of faith-based and nongovernment organizations in the provision of obstetric services in 3 African countries
    (Elsevier B.V., 2012-12-01) Vogel, Joshua Peter; Betran, Ana Pilar; Widmer, Mariana; Souza, Joao Paulo; Guelmezoglu, Ahmet Metin; Seuc, Armando; Torloni, Maria Regina [UNIFESP]; Mengestu, Tigest Ketsela; Merialdi, Mario; WHO; Univ Western Australia; Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP); Brazilian Cochrane Ctr
    OBJECTIVE: We sought to describe obstetric care capacity of nongovernment organization (NGO)-/faith-based organization (FBO)-run institutions compared to government-run institutions in 3 African countries using the World Health Organization Global Survey. We also compared delivery characteristics and outcomes.STUDY DESIGN: This is a descriptive analysis of the 22 NGO-/FBO-run institutions in Uganda, Kenya and Democratic Republic of Congo delivering 11,594 women, compared to 20 government-run institutions delivering 25,825 women in the same countries and period.RESULTS: Infrastructure, obstetric services, diagnostic facilities, and anesthesiology at NGO/FBO institutions were comparable to govern-ment institutions. Women delivering at NGO/FBO institutions had more antenatal care, antenatal complications, and cesarean delivery. NGO/FBO institutions had higher obstetrician attendance and lower rates of eclampsia, preterm birth, stillbirth, Apgar <7, and neonatal near miss.CONCLUSION: NGO/FBO institutions are comparable to government institutions in capacity to deliver obstetric care. NGO/FBOs have been found effective in providing delivery care in developing countries and should be appropriately recognized by stakeholders in their efforts to assist nations achieve international goals.