The Role and Influence of Faith Leaders on Health-Related Issues and Programs in their Congregation
The Role and Influence of Faith Leaders on Health-Related Issues and Programs in their Congregation
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DOI：
10.1007/s10943-014-9924-1
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发表时间：
2015-10-01
影响因子：
2.8
通讯作者：
Peterson, Jane A.
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作者：
Baruth, Meghan;Bopp, Melissa;Peterson, Jane A.
本定性研究探讨了宗教领袖对其会众健康相关问题的影响。对24位宗教领袖进行的半结构化采访发现，慢性病和不良的健康行为是他们会众面临的最大健康挑战。大多数人提到在他们的教堂举行与健康有关的活动。大多数人认为，他们在与健康/保健有关的问题上对会众有影响，最常见的形式是提高认识。大多数人谈到了成为榜样的重要性。重要的是要了解如何最有效地利用牧师的力量并使其参与健康促进工作。
This qualitative study explored the influence of faith leaders on health-related issues within their congregation. Semi-structured interviewers with 24 faith leaders found that chronic conditions and poor health behaviors were the top health challenges facing their congregation. A majority mentioned health-related activities taking place at their church. Most believed they had influence on their congregation for issues related to health/wellness, most commonly in the form of increasing awareness. A majority talked about the importance of being a role model. It is important to understand how to most effectively capitalize on the strengths of and engage pastors in health promotion efforts.