Items of interest

with contributions from Catherine F. Musgrave, Carol Easley Allen, Gregory J. Allen, Cal Thomas, Mike Fillon

"SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGIOSITY are of significant benefit to women of color who are experiencing challenges to their health and well-being. The implications for prevention, health-promoting behaviors, and coping with health problems are evident. The intersection of spirituality or religiosity and health for ethnic women of color can make a difference in their health experience, helping to eliminate health disparties and promoting positive health outcomes. . . .

"Women's spirituality significantly influences what they think and believe. Spirituality is associated with positive health outcomes for women, from improved perception of health status . . . to the ability to withstand poverty or the diagnosis of HIV. The relationship between spirituality and health provides an important perspective for public health intervention."

Catherine F. Musgrave; Carol Easley Allen;
Gregory J. Allen
"Spirituality and Health for Women of Color"
American Journal of Public Health
April 1, 2002