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Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health 2/2018

01.08.2017 | Original Paper

Roman Catholic Priests as Referral Sources and Treatment Aides for Hispanics with Substance Misuse/Abuse Problems

verfasst von: Mary Cuadrado

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

This self-administered mail survey study, conducted along the USA–Mexico border, examines Roman Catholic Priests’ involvement in aiding Hispanic individuals with substance abuse problems. The Priests were found to be highly involved or willing to be involved in: (1) participating in juramentos (pledge usually to Virgin of Guadalupe, with Priest as witness, to temporarily abstain from substance use), (2) providing referrals, and (3) working with family and/or treatment resources in the community in order to help the person seeking their help. Fluency in Spanish, regardless of Hispanic ethnicity, was found to positively impact involvement in juramentos, providing referrals, and willingness to work with community resources.
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Metadaten
Titel
Roman Catholic Priests as Referral Sources and Treatment Aides for Hispanics with Substance Misuse/Abuse Problems
verfasst von
Mary Cuadrado
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-017-0464-3

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