Factors Influencing Black Churches' Readiness to Address HIV
Factors Influencing Black Churches' Readiness to Address HIV
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DOI：
10.1007/s10943-015-0117-3
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发表时间：
2016-06-01
影响因子：
2.8
通讯作者：
Becton-Odum, Nicole
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作者：
Pichon, Latrice C.;Powell, Terrinieka Williams;Becton-Odum, Nicole
本研究采用以社区为基础的参与式研究方法，了解影响教会参与HIV预防和治疗活动的因素。为了方便起见，26名黑人信仰领袖参加了四个焦点小组。数据分析采用定性内容分析。出现了三个主题。首先，牧师作为教会决策者的祝福和权威决定了他们是否准备好参与艾滋病预防。第二，教会将性健康视为整体事工的一部分，这有助于信仰领袖做好准备。最后，确保财政和人力资源使宗教领袖能够执行活动。研究结果表明，与艾滋病毒有关的耻辱本身并不能解释人们是否愿意解决艾滋病毒问题。与会者还讨论了他们的教会有能力处理的活动，包括艾滋病毒检测活动和健康博览会。
This study employed a community-based participatory research approach to understand factors that influence church readiness to engage in HIV prevention and treatment activities. A convenience sample of twenty-six Black faith leaders participated in four focus groups. Data analysis was done through qualitative content analysis. Three themes emerged. First, the pastor's blessing and authority as the church's decision-maker determines readiness to engage in HIV prevention. Second, the church's purview of sexual health as part of a holistic ministry facilitates faith leader's readiness. Lastly, securing financial and human resources makes it feasible for faith leaders to implement activities. Findings suggest HIV-related stigma alone does not explain readiness to address HIV. Participants also discussed activities their churches are equipped to handle, including HIV testing events and health fairs.