Pastor-Endorsed Hospice Education Increases Willingness to Accept Hospice Among African American Congregants in Rural North Carolina
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®
Published online on May 28, 2026
Abstract
American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, Ahead of Print.
Despite comprising 19% of Rockingham County’s population, African Americans represent only 12% of hospice users, reflecting broader disparities in end-of-life care. Cultural mistrust, spiritual concerns, and knowledge gaps contribute to underutilization, ...
Despite comprising 19% of Rockingham County’s population, African Americans represent only 12% of hospice users, reflecting broader disparities in end-of-life care. Cultural mistrust, spiritual concerns, and knowledge gaps contribute to underutilization, ...