“By His Stripes We Are Healed” : Power of Christian Faith–Based Health Intervention with Community Well Being in Osun State

This study evaluates the role of Christian faith-based interventions in Religious and Music Education as tools for combating health issues and promoting community well-being in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was adopted for this study; the population for the study comprised residents in selected local government areas of Osun State. A mixed-methods design of qualitative and quantitative approaches was employed, involving 250 respondents and 30 selected participants for in-depth interviews from three local government areas. Purposive sampling was used. Data were collected through questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and participatory observation. The instruments were validated by experts in Religious Studies and Health Education. Two instruments were used to collect data for the study, namely: a. Faith-Based Health Intervention Questionnaire (FBHIQ) and b. Community Well-being Interview Guide (CWIG). The FBHIQ was divided into two sections. Section A contained respondents' personal information such as: age, sex, local government area, and religious affiliation, while Section B contained items on faith-based health interventions. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and qualitative analysis. The study concludes that Christian faith-based biblical instruction, combined with music therapy could be an intervention in the process of Healing.

Biblical Text, Christian Faith-Based Interventions, Religious and Music Education

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