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Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health 2/2013

01.06.2013 | Original Paper

HIV/AIDS Disparity between African-American and Caucasian Men Who Have Sex with Men: Intervention Strategies for the Black Church

verfasst von: William Allen Hill, Clea McNeely

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 2/2013

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Abstract

This manuscript examines the HIV/AIDS health disparity among African-American (AA) men who have sex with men (MSM) as compared to non-Hispanic White (NHW) MSM, and proposes faith-based intervention strategies as a means of reducing the disparity. Effective faith-based HIV/AIDS intervention programs to encompass AA MSM must include community-based participatory research; engage the faith community through data sharing; specifically target and equip church leaders in addition to laity; involve effective collaboration and compromise between public health practitioners and faith leaders; emphasize spirituality and compassion; utilize popular opinion leaders; and be intergenerational.
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Metadaten
Titel
HIV/AIDS Disparity between African-American and Caucasian Men Who Have Sex with Men: Intervention Strategies for the Black Church
verfasst von
William Allen Hill
Clea McNeely
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2013
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 2/2013
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-011-9496-2

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