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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 6/2011

01-08-2011 | Original Paper

Religious Congregations’ Involvement in HIV: A Case Study Approach

Authors: Kathryn Pitkin Derose, Peter J. Mendel, Kartika Palar, David E. Kanouse, Ricky N. Bluthenthal, Laura Werber Castaneda, Dennis E. Corbin, Blanca X. Domínguez, Jennifer Hawes-Dawson, Michael A. Mata, Clyde W. Oden

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 6/2011

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Abstract

Comparative case studies were used to explore religious congregations’ HIV involvement, including types and extent of activities, interaction with external organizations or individuals, and how activities were initiated and have changed over time. The cases included 14 congregations in Los Angeles County representing diverse faith traditions and races-ethnicities. Activities fell into three broad categories: (1) prevention and education; (2) care and support; and (3) awareness and advocacy. Congregations that engaged early in the epidemic focused on care and support while those that became involved later focused on prevention and education. Most congregations interacted with external organizations or individuals to conduct their HIV activities, but promoting abstinence and teaching about condoms were conducted without external involvement. Opportunities exist for congregations to help address a variety of HIV-related needs. However, activities that are mission-congruent, such as providing pastoral care for people with HIV, raising HIV awareness, and promoting HIV testing, appear easier for congregations to undertake than activities aimed at harm reduction.
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Metadata
Title
Religious Congregations’ Involvement in HIV: A Case Study Approach
Authors
Kathryn Pitkin Derose
Peter J. Mendel
Kartika Palar
David E. Kanouse
Ricky N. Bluthenthal
Laura Werber Castaneda
Dennis E. Corbin
Blanca X. Domínguez
Jennifer Hawes-Dawson
Michael A. Mata
Clyde W. Oden
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-010-9827-4

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