The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

1001.0: Saturday, November 9, 2002 - 11:40 AM

Abstract #52190

Roles of faith and faith-based services in the community

Byron Johnson, PhD, Distinguished Senior Fellow, Robert A. Fox Leadership Program, University of Pennsylvania, 3814 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6197, 215-746-7100, valerie.okrend@apha.org

This presentation reviews the literature evaluating the efficacy of faith-based organizations in confronting social problems among society's most disadvantaged populations.

Learning Objectives:

  • See global learning objectives for entire CEI. Scheduled for 11

    Presenting author's disclosure statement:
    I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.

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