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Relationship between religious social support and general social support with health behaviors in a national sample of African Americans

Auteurs: Katrina Debnam, Cheryl L. Holt, Eddie M. Clark, David L. Roth, Penny Southward

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Uitgave 2/2012

Abstract

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States and have significant behavioral origins. African Americans suffer a disproportionate burden of chronic disease relative to other US racial/ethnic groups. Previous research supports an association between both general and religious social support and health behaviors that impact the risk of chronic disease. The present study examined the relative contributions of these constructs to a variety of health behaviors in a national probability sample of African American men and women (N = 2,370). A telephone interview assessing fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity, alcohol consumption, and current cigarette use was completed by participants. Results showed that several dimensions of religious social support predicted fruit and vegetable consumption, moderate physical activity, and alcohol use over and above the role of general social support. Findings highlight the unique role of religious support in this population in the context of health behaviors. Implications for health promotion interventions are discussed.

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Titel: Relationship between religious social support and general social support with health behaviors in a national sample of African Americans
Auteurs: Katrina Debnam
Cheryl L. Holt
Eddie M. Clark
David L. Roth
Penny Southward
Publicatiedatum: 01-04-2012
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Uitgave 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-011-9338-4

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