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Sociodemographic and religiosity factors were examined as predictors of the receipt of church-based supportamong a national sample (n = 581) of older black Americans. Frequency of church attendance was the most important predictor of both frequency and amount of support. The relationship between age and support was modified by thepresence of children and church membership. Socioemotional support during illness was the most prevalent form of reportedaid.
Taylor et al. (Mon,) studied this question.