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09.10.2018 | Original Paper

Faith-Based Groups as a Bridge to the Community for Military Veterans: Preliminary Findings and Lessons Learned in Online Surveying

verfasst von: Marek S. Kopacz, Stephen B. Dillard, Erica F. Drame, Karen S. Quigley

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 1/2019

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Abstract

This report examines responses to a brief online survey, comparing how faith-based (n = 27) and non-faith-based (n = 61) organizations engage with Veteran populations as well as the supportive services they provide. Data were analyzed using two-sample z-tests and Chi-squared tests. No significant differences were noted between respondents for self-reported confidence in responding to health care issues/concerns or engagement with Veteran populations. Faith-based respondents were found to provide significantly less mental health, suicide prevention, education/outreach, and other services, while providing significantly more spiritual care. There appears to be ample opportunity for expanding the supportive services provided by faith-based organizations.

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Titel: Faith-Based Groups as a Bridge to the Community for Military Veterans: Preliminary Findings and Lessons Learned in Online Surveying
verfasst von: Marek S. Kopacz
Stephen B. Dillard
Erica F. Drame
Karen S. Quigley
Publikationsdatum: 09.10.2018
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 1/2019
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0706-z

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