Ethnicity and Health in America Series: Substance Abuse and Addiction in the African-American Community

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Community

African-American Clergy's Perceptions of the Leading Health Problems in Their Communities and Their Role in Supporting Parishioners' Health

2006 ◽  
Vol 60 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 13-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donnie W. West ◽  
Susie Tanamly ◽  
Judith Novgrod ◽  
Eugene Williams ◽  
Lorrie Bisesi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
African American ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
African American Community ◽  
Healthy Behaviors

This article is a report on a survey of Southern California pastors to learn of their perceptions of the leading health problems in their congregations. Participants (N=41) identified stress, overweight, and obesity as the top three health indicators that effect the health of their congregations. Tobacco use and substance abuse were listed among the top five. From a list of health problems, pastors felt that from the pulpit they could impact parishioners responsible sexual behavior most. Pastors expressed their opinions about the reasons for certain maladies and addictions. The findings indicate room for improvement in building clergy's understanding of the nature of illness and addiction and in empowering them in their role of supporting healthy behaviors in the African-American community.

Influence of Social Support on Abused African American Women's Substance Abuse

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaquita Tillman ◽  
Thema Bryant-Davis ◽  
Kimberly Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Substance Abuse ◽  
African American

African American Women: Factors to Consider in Substance Abuse Treatment

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth V. Horin ◽  
Josefina Alvarez ◽  
Leonard A. Jason ◽  
Bernadette Sanchez
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
African American ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
African American Women ◽  
American Women ◽  
Abuse Treatment
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