Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Memphis School of Public Health, 200 Robison Hall, Memphis, TN, 38152, USA.
Physics and Natural Science Department, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN, USA.
J Relig Health. 2021 Apr;60(2):1198-1213. doi: 10.1007/s10943-020-01002-x.
Research on the acceptability of faith-based health promotion programs by Latino communities in the Bible Belt is limited. This study examined the needs, barriers, and facilitators related to such programs in Memphis, TN. Thirty Latino community members and ten faith leaders participated in focus groups and in-depth interviews, respectively. Health needs identified included diet, dental care, and screenings, while barriers included cost, education, lack of prevention-seeking behaviors, and need for Spanish language services. Faith leaders were aware of more health resources than community members. Despite being receptive and acknowledging the need for faith-based programs aimed at prevention and filling healthcare gaps, concerns regarding the influence of religious doctrine on health interventions were expressed by members of both groups. Faith leaders, practitioners, and community members must work together to overcome barriers related to trust and health behavior norms.
在圣经地带的拉丁裔社区中，对基于信仰的健康促进项目的可接受性的研究是有限的。本研究考察了田纳西州孟菲斯市与这些项目相关的需求、障碍和促进因素。30 名拉丁裔社区成员和 10 名信仰领袖分别参加了焦点小组和深入访谈。确定的健康需求包括饮食、牙科保健和筛查，而障碍包括费用、教育、缺乏预防寻求行为以及对西班牙语服务的需求。信仰领袖比社区成员更了解更多的健康资源。尽管社区成员和信仰领袖都愿意接受并认识到需要针对预防和填补医疗保健空白的基于信仰的项目，但双方都对宗教教义对健康干预的影响表示担忧。信仰领袖、从业者和社区成员必须共同努力，克服与信任和健康行为规范相关的障碍。
