African-American Clergy's Perceptions of the Leading Health Problems in Their Communities and Their Role in Supporting Parishioners' Health

This article is a report on a survey of Southern California pastors to learn of their perceptions of the leading health problems in their congregations. Participants (N=41) identified stress, overweight, and obesity as the top three health indicators that effect the health of their congregations. To...

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Main Author: West, Donnie W. (Author)
Contributors: Tanamly, Susie ; Novgrod, Judith ; Williams, Eugene ; Bisesi, Lorrie ; Branch, Cheryl A. ; Sim, Tiffanie
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2006
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2006, Volume: 60, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 13-25
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:This article is a report on a survey of Southern California pastors to learn of their perceptions of the leading health problems in their congregations. Participants (N=41) identified stress, overweight, and obesity as the top three health indicators that effect the health of their congregations. Tobacco use and substance abuse were listed among the top five. From a list of health problems, pastors felt that from the pulpit they could impact parishioners responsible sexual behavior most. Pastors expressed their opinions about the reasons for certain maladies and addictions. The findings indicate room for improvement in building clergy's understanding of the nature of illness and addiction and in empowering them in their role of supporting healthy behaviors in the African-American community.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/154230500606000103