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Can I read Religion and Health: Holistic Wellness From the Perspective of Two African American Church Denominations on EtoBox?
Religion and Health: Holistic Wellness From the Perspective of Two African American Church Denominations by TWINET PARMER; TECORA ROGERS is a Psychology article available to read on EtoBox.
What is Religion and Health: Holistic Wellness From the Perspective of Two African American Church Denominations about?
This study examined differences in beliefs, concerns, practices, and perceptions of susceptibility to illness by gender and religion in 2 Baptist and 3 Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) African American churches. A modified Health Belief Model Questionnaire was completed by 363 African Americans. Health beliefs were more related to gender than to religion. Results revealed that women wereconcerned about being ill, being susceptible to illness, and expressed confidence in doctors. Men exercised more frequently, were sick less, and felt less susceptible to illness. SDAs believed in following a certain diet and avoiding alcohol and cigarettes. SDA women and Baptistmen thoughtmore about health than did SDA men or Baptist women.
Who reads Religion and Health: Holistic Wellness From the Perspective of Two African American Church Denominations?
It is typically read by researchers, students, and practitioners in Psychology.
- Author
- TWINET PARMER; TECORA ROGERS
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association; Wiley (John Wiley & Sons); Wiley-Blackwell; Wiley (ISSN 0160-7960)
- Published
- 1997
- Language
- EN
- Field
- Psychology (Social Sciences)