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Congregational health needs by key demographic variables: Findings from a congregational health needs assessment tool

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  • Harmon, Brook E.
  • San Diego, Emily Rose N.
  • Pichon, Latrice C.
  • Powell, Terrinieka W.
  • Rugless, Fedoria
  • West, Nathan T.
  • Minor, Lottie
  • McNeal, Sterling
  • McCann, Lauren
  • Hales, Lauren S.
  • Davis, Rachel
  • Lewis, Jonathan

Abstract

Health needs assessments identify important issues to be addressed and assist organizations in prioritizing resources. Using data from the Mid-South Congregational Health Survey, top health needs (physical, mental, social determinants of health) were identified, and differences in needs by key demographic variables (age, sex, race/ethnicity, education) were examined. Church leaders and members (N = 828) from 92 churches reported anxiety/depression (65 %), hypertension/stroke (65 %), stress (62 %), affordable healthcare (60 %), and overweight/obesity (58 %) as the top health needs in their congregations. Compared to individuals < 55 years old and with a college degree, individuals ≥ 55 years old (ORrange=1.50–1.86) and with ≤ high school degree (ORrange=1.55–1.91) were more likely to report mental health needs (anxiety/depression; stress). African Americans were less likely to report physical health needs (hypertension/stroke; overweight/obesity) than individuals categorized as Another race/ethnicity (ORrange=0.38–0.60). Individuals with ≤ high school degree were more likely to report affordable healthcare as a need compared to individuals with some college or a college degree (ORrange=1.58). This research highlights the need for evaluators and planners to design programs that are comprehensive in their approach to addressing the health needs of congregations while also considering demographic variation that may impact program participation and engagement.

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  • Harmon, Brook E. & San Diego, Emily Rose N. & Pichon, Latrice C. & Powell, Terrinieka W. & Rugless, Fedoria & West, Nathan T. & Minor, Lottie & McNeal, Sterling & McCann, Lauren & Hales, Lauren S. & D, 2022. "Congregational health needs by key demographic variables: Findings from a congregational health needs assessment tool," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 94(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:94:y:2022:i:c:s0149718922000921
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2022.102138
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