Title
Rural African American Clergy: An Exploration of Their Attitudes and Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease
Publication Date
5-1-2010
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Rural African American clergy's ability to recognize Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and their capacity to provide support to elders with this illness has been neglected in the literature. Using a mental health literacy framework, the purpose of this research was to explore rural African American clergy knowledge and beliefs of AD. In-depth interviews were conducted with 9 African American clergy who oversaw churches in central Kentucky. Although few had direct experience with providing pastoral care to elders with AD, all clergy were literate and aware of the need for additional training. This study seeks to further clarify the role of African American clergy and their understanding of AD to inform the future development of appropriate interventions and establish better collaborative community treatment relationships.
Publication Title
Journal of Gerontological Social Work
Volume
53
Issue
4
First Page
352
Last Page
365
DOI
10.1080/01634371003741508
Publisher Policy
pre-print, post-print
Recommended Citation
Stansbury, Kim L.; Marshall, Gillian L.; Harley, Debra A.; and Nelson, Nancy, "Rural African American Clergy: An Exploration of Their Attitudes and Knowledge of Alzheimer's Disease" (2010). Social Work & Criminal Justice Publications. 375.
https://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/socialwork_pub/375