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The black church, sexual health, and sexuality: a conceptual framework to promote health through faith-based organizations.

TitleThe black church, sexual health, and sexuality: a conceptual framework to promote health through faith-based organizations.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2013
AuthorsStewart, Jennifer M., Marilyn S. Sommers, and Bridgette M. Brawner
JournalFamily & community health
Volume36
Issue3
Pagination269-79
Date Published2013 Jul-Sep
ISSN1550-5057
AbstractThere is a growing body of literature that documents the unique impact of black churches on social and health-related changes in the black community. Sexual health and sexuality, however, have long been sources of contention within the institution. The purpose of this article was to refine existing theoretical models that undergird sexual health research in faith-based organizations. The proposed conceptual model explores social-level factors (racism, homophobia, and heterosexism) and church organizational-level factors (beliefs, social trust, norms, and social support/influence). We make an argument in favor of illuminating the negative social-level barriers and affirming the internal cultural supports.
DOI10.1371/journal.pone.0064662
Alternate JournalFam Community Health

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