Citation

Kopacz MS, Dillard SB, Drame EF, Quigley KS. J. Relig. Health 2019; 58(1): 236-245.

Affiliation

Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Academy of Religion and Mental Health, Publisher Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10943-018-0706-z

PMID

30302728

Abstract

This report examines responses to a brief online survey, comparing how faith-based (n = 27) and non-faith-based (n = 61) organizations engage with Veteran populations as well as the supportive services they provide. Data were analyzed using two-sample z-tests and Chi-squared tests. No significant differences were noted between respondents for self-reported confidence in responding to health care issues/concerns or engagement with Veteran populations. Faith-based respondents were found to provide significantly less mental health, suicide prevention, education/outreach, and other services, while providing significantly more spiritual care. There appears to be ample opportunity for expanding the supportive services provided by faith-based organizations.

Language: en

Keywords

Community engagement; Faith-based communities; Military; Veterans