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Apr 9, 2026

Multilevel Predictors of Intervention Uptake and Postintervention Physical Activity Behaviors Among Churchgoing Latino Adults

This study examined multilevel predictors of participation in group exercise classes from a faith-based multilevel physical activity intervention and postintervention physical activity outcomes among a Latino adult sample.
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Feb 26, 2026

Process Evaluation of a Parish-Based Intervention to Reduce Mental Health-Related Stigma

In Latino Catholic communities, Project AMEN’s mental health activities were widely attended, well-received, and successful in reducing stigma, highlighting the power of church-based outreach.
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Feb 12, 2026

Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and Help-Seeking in a Hispanic Faith-Based Community

We examine the rates of help-seeking from health care providers and clergy at 1-year follow-up, and whether baseline sociodemographic characteristics and perceived need for treatment prospectively predict help seeking.
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Feb 2, 2026

It Takes a Village: Sources of Spiritual Care in Hospice That Support the Well-being of African-American Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers in the USA

We found that both chaplains and clergy supported social and spiritual well-being, whereas other hospice team members were seen as responsible for the hospice environment and physical well-being.
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Sep 2, 2025

Hospice Use and Spiritual Support for Family and Friend Caregivers at the End of Life and During Bereavement

Our cross-sectional observational study examined bereaved caregivers' responses to a survey module added during the 2023 wave of the Care Network Connections over Time study. We examined hospice use among care recipients and its relationship to spiritual support for caregivers.
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Sep 2, 2025

Factors Influencing Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice in the United States: An Exploratory Study of the Perspectives of Their Caregivers, Clergy and Hospice Chaplains

Hospice professionals, chaplains, clergy, and policymakers need to understand factors influencing spiritual care of African American hospice patients to advance equitable end-of-life and hospice care.
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Aug 13, 2025

Effects of a Faith-Based, Multilevel Intervention on HIV-Related Stigma and HIV Knowledge Among African American Church-Affiliated Populations

Faith-based HIV programs alone may not reduce stigma, but exposure to health professionals and HIV+ people helps. More comprehensive approaches are needed to address stigma in church communities.
Research

Jul 21, 2025

Effects of a Faith-Based Obesity Intervention on African American and Latino Adults' Children

This study is one of the first to assess the effects of a faith-based multilevel obesity intervention on adult participants' children.
Research

Nov 7, 2024

Roles of Chaplains and Clergy in Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice: A Pilot Study

We examined who provides spiritual care to African American hospice patients and caregivers. We conducted a pilot study with a community hospice in the South and interviewed caregivers, clergy and chaplains.
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Sep 13, 2024

Interdisciplinary Review of Demonic Possession Between 1890 and 2023: A Compendium of Scientific Cases

A systematic review of possession experiences in published peer-reviewed scientific literature finds no evidence for extraordinary causation but also supports potential benefits from exorcism in specific contexts across many different religions.
Commentary

Sep 6, 2023

U.S. and Israel on Parallel Paths

From the political roles of religious fundamentalism, to the inability of either side to find compromise with the other, to leaders facing legal struggles, the United States and Israel have a lot in common.
Research

Jul 7, 2023

Lessons Learned About Developing Faith and Public Health Partnerships to Address Health Disparities

This paper reports on findings from qualitative interviews conducted with public health and faith leaders to explore lessons learned in developing faith and health partnerships among diverse groups.

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Multilevel Predictors of Intervention Uptake and Postintervention Physical Activity Behaviors Among Churchgoing Latino Adults

Process Evaluation of a Parish-Based Intervention to Reduce Mental Health-Related Stigma

Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and Help-Seeking in a Hispanic Faith-Based Community

It Takes a Village: Sources of Spiritual Care in Hospice That Support the Well-being of African-American Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers in the USA

Hospice Use and Spiritual Support for Family and Friend Caregivers at the End of Life and During Bereavement

Factors Influencing Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice in the United States: An Exploratory Study of the Perspectives of Their Caregivers, Clergy and Hospice Chaplains

Effects of a Faith-Based, Multilevel Intervention on HIV-Related Stigma and HIV Knowledge Among African American Church-Affiliated Populations

Effects of a Faith-Based Obesity Intervention on African American and Latino Adults' Children

Roles of Chaplains and Clergy in Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice: A Pilot Study

Interdisciplinary Review of Demonic Possession Between 1890 and 2023: A Compendium of Scientific Cases

U.S. and Israel on Parallel Paths

Lessons Learned About Developing Faith and Public Health Partnerships to Address Health Disparities

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Forecasting Religious Affiliation in the United States Army

The Role of Faith-Based Organizations During the Pandemic

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Multilevel Predictors of Intervention Uptake and Postintervention Physical Activity Behaviors Among Churchgoing Latino Adults

Process Evaluation of a Parish-Based Intervention to Reduce Mental Health-Related Stigma

Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and Help-Seeking in a Hispanic Faith-Based Community

It Takes a Village: Sources of Spiritual Care in Hospice That Support the Well-being of African-American Hospice Patients and Their Caregivers in the USA

Hospice Use and Spiritual Support for Family and Friend Caregivers at the End of Life and During Bereavement

Factors Influencing Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice in the United States: An Exploratory Study of the Perspectives of Their Caregivers, Clergy and Hospice Chaplains

Effects of a Faith-Based, Multilevel Intervention on HIV-Related Stigma and HIV Knowledge Among African American Church-Affiliated Populations

Effects of a Faith-Based Obesity Intervention on African American and Latino Adults' Children

Roles of Chaplains and Clergy in Spiritual Care for African Americans in Hospice: A Pilot Study

Interdisciplinary Review of Demonic Possession Between 1890 and 2023: A Compendium of Scientific Cases

U.S. and Israel on Parallel Paths

Lessons Learned About Developing Faith and Public Health Partnerships to Address Health Disparities

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