Citation

Bopp MJ, Baruth M, Peterson JA, Webb BL. Fam. Community Health 2013; 36(3): 182-192.

Affiliation

Department of Kinesiology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park (Dr Bopp and Mr Webb); Department of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia (Dr Baruth); and School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City (Dr Peterson).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/FCH.0b013e31828e671c

PMID

23718954

Abstract

Faith-based organizations are a frequent partner in health promotion due to their large and expansive reach across multiple demographics of the United States. These faith-based organizations are led by clergy members who have a strong influence over their institutions and who shape the physical and social environments of their institutions for health-related matters. The purpose of this review was to examine current issues associated with the health, behaviors, and well-being of clergy, highlight the literature on the role clergy play in delivering effective health promotion interventions, and present recommendations for improving clergy health and the involvement of clergy in faith-based initiatives.

Language: en