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Use of Clergy Services among Individuals Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Use Problems

Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: This study examined the prevalence and characteristics of adults with an alcohol use-related problem who receive clergy services. Data come from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Among persons who sought any services for alcohol-related problems (n = 1,910), 14.7% reported using clergy services. In a multivariable logistic regression model, factors associated with increased likelihood of service use included being Black, aged 35-54 years, a lifetime history of alcohol dependence, major depressive disorder, and personality disorder. Clergy may benefit from training to identify alcohol use problems and serve an important role in making treatment referrals.
Language: English
Subfield: Epidemiology
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2109472658
FWCI: 1.528
Cites: 29
Cited by: 37
Related to: 10