Religion as a support component in the health behavior of Black Americans

The use of religion as a support component in an effort to change the health behavior of Black Americans is historical and pervasive. The Black church's role as a social agent in the Black community has been a stabilizing factor in its overall health status. Political and social barriers that h...

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Main Author: Scandrett, Alfonso (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [1994]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 1994, Volume: 33, Issue: 2, Pages: 123-129
Further subjects:B Health Care
B Social Support
B Health Status
B Related Literature
B Health Behavior
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)