Article
Building Holistic HIV/AIDS Responses in African American Urban Faith Communities: A Qualitative, Multiple Case Study Analysis
Family and Community Health
(2005)
Abstract
Holistic prevention strategies are increasingly more effective in eradicating the national human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) health crisis, which disproportionately affects African Americans. Faith communities have been integral in advancing African American community welfare; however, little is understood about their evolving role in HIV prevention. This article reports the findings from a study conducted in Washington, DC, that identifies the factors that shape the holistic development of HIV/AIDS-prevention programs within African American faith communities. By providing policy recommendations, the research illuminated a useful theoretic framework and opportunities to more holistically address current social and structural challenges in prevention efforts among faith–health leaders in similar environments.
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Publication Date
2005
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Citation Information
Hicks, K. E., Allen, J. A., & Wright, E. M. (2005). Building holistic HIV/AIDS responses in African American urban faith communities: a qualitative, multiple case study analysis. Family & Community Health, 28(2), 184-205.