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Providing coping assistance for women with behavioral interventions
1Loyola University Chicago, MarcellaNiehoff School of Nursing, 6525 Sheridan Rd., Granada Center, Room 383, Chicago, IL 60626, USA. psolari@luc.edu
Summary
Parish nurses prioritize health promotion and coping assistance interventions. These strategies are vital for enhancing the well-being of women and their families within faith communities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Community Health
- Faith Community Nursing
Background:
- Parish nursing integrates health and spirituality within faith communities.
- Understanding essential practice elements and interventions is crucial for effective parish nursing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify core beliefs and essential practices of parish nurses.
- To determine the most frequently utilized nursing interventions by parish nurses.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Surveys were mailed to 2,330 parish nurses identified by the International Parish Nurse Resource Center.
- A 50% response rate was achieved from nurses across 47 states.
Main Results:
- Respondents represented diverse religious affiliations.
- The most frequently used nursing interventions were in the behavioral domain.
- Coping assistance was identified as a key intervention area.
Conclusions:
- Parish nurses actively use interventions focused on health promotion and coping.
- Findings offer valuable insights for enhancing the well-being of women and families.
- Collaboration among community agencies, healthcare providers, and faith communities is integral to women's health.
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