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Spirituality and Well-Being: Community Perspectives from the Flint Women's Study
Spirituality supports the well-being of marginalized women, yet structural barriers persist. Faith communities can address health disparities by amplifying women's voices and prioritizing their needs.
Area of Science:
- Community Health
- Sociology of Health
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Spirituality is vital for marginalized women's well-being and resilience.
- Despite spiritual strength, these women often experience poorer health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore spirituality's influence on women's well-being in Flint.
- To gather suggestions for using spirituality to address health needs.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research design using community-based participatory principles.
- Semi-structured interviews with 100 women and/or providers serving women.
Main Results:
- Spirituality promotes women's physical and mental well-being.
- Structural barriers limit access to spiritual support and meeting women's needs.
- Key recommendations were identified for addressing women's health priorities.
Conclusions:
- Spirituality acts as a social determinant of health for marginalized women.
- Faith-based communities can improve women's health by addressing structural barriers.
- Collaborative efforts are needed to amplify women's voices and prioritize their needs.
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