Clergy Wellness: An Assessment of Perceived Barriers to Achieving Healthier Lifestyles

This study sought to obtain a better understanding of how clergy view their health and to investigate their self-reported health status. Additionally, this study sought to explore personal and professional barriers among clergy to living a healthier life. An electronic 32-item survey was sent to all...

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Authors: Lindholm, Greg (Author) ; Johnston, Judy (Author)
Contributors: Dong, Frank (Other) ; Moore, Kim (Other) ; Ablah, Elizabeth (Other)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2016]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2016, Volume: 55, Issue: 1, Pages: 97-109
IxTheo Classification:KBQ North America
RB Church office; congregation
Further subjects:B Health
B Barriers
B Wellness
B Clergy
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