Joys and Tribulations of Faith-Based Youth Tobacco Use Prevention: A Case Study In Mississippi

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2003

School

Health Professions

Abstract

Faith-based health promotion initiatives are resurging in popularity among health promoters and providers, but few programs are systematic, large-scale, and funded at the state level. One exception is an initiative by the Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi (PHM), a nonprofit organization funded by tobacco settlement monies. PHM funded churches and other faithbased organizations to implement a grassroots youth tobacco use prevention program to coincide with other community-and school-based efforts. In the 2-year evolution of this faith-community health partnership, PHM experienced both successes and challenges. This article outlines the history of tobacco use prevention and control prgorams within Mississippi's faith community, provide a brief case study of two churches, and makes 10 recommendations based on lessons learned.

Publication Title

Health Promotion Practice

Volume

4

Issue

3

First Page

228

Last Page

235

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