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Meghan Baruth1, Melissa Bopp, Benjamin L Webb
1Department of Health Science, Saginaw Valley State University, 7400 Bay Road, University Center, MI, 48710, USA, mbaruth@svsu.edu.
Abstract:
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.
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