RT Article
T1 Filling the Gaps: The Role of Faith-Based Organizations in Addressing the Health Needs of Today’s Latino Communities
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 60
IS 2
SP 1198
OP 1213
A1 Harmon, Brook E.
A1 Escobar, Fatima
A1 San Diego, Emily Rose N.
A1 Schmidt, Michael
A1 Steele, April
A2 Escobar, Fatima
A2 San Diego, Emily Rose N.
A2 Schmidt, Michael
A2 Steele, April
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1752696891
AB Research on the acceptability of faith-based health promotion programs by Latino communities in the Bible Belt is limited. This study examined the needs, barriers, and facilitators related to such programs in Memphis, TN. Thirty Latino community members and ten faith leaders participated in focus groups and in-depth interviews, respectively. Health needs identified included diet, dental care, and screenings, while barriers included cost, education, lack of prevention-seeking behaviors, and need for Spanish language services. Faith leaders were aware of more health resources than community members. Despite being receptive and acknowledging the need for faith-based programs aimed at prevention and filling healthcare gaps, concerns regarding the influence of religious doctrine on health interventions were expressed by members of both groups. Faith leaders, practitioners, and community members must work together to overcome barriers related to trust and health behavior norms.
K1 Denomination
K1 Disease prevention
K1 Health Promotion
K1 Hispanic
K1 Qualitative Research
DO 10.1007/s10943-020-01002-x