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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Apostles and zionists: The influence of religion on demographic change in rural Zimbabwe
Population Studies, Volume 53, No. 2, Year 1999
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Religion has acted as a brake on demographic transition in a number of historical and contemporary populations. In a study in two rural areas of Zimbabwe, we found substantial differences in recent demographic trends between Mission and Independent or `Spirit-type’ churches. Birth rates are higher in some Spirit-type churches and, until recently, infant mortality was also higher. Recent increases in mortality were seen within Mission churches but not in Spirit-type churches. Missiological and ethnographic data indicate that differences in religious teaching on healthcare-seeking and sexual behaviour and differences in church regulation could explain this contrast in demographic patterns. More restrictive norms on alcohol consumption and extra-marital relationships in Spirit-type churches may limit the spread of HIV and thereby reduce its impact on mortality. These contrasting trends will influence the future religious and demographic profile of rural populations in Zimbabwe. © 1999 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Gregson, Simon A.J.
United Kingdom, Oxford
University of Oxford
Zhuwau, Tom
Zimbabwe, Harare
Biomedical Research and Training Institute Harare
Anderson, Roy Malcolm
United Kingdom, Oxford
University of Oxford
Chandiwana, Stephen K.
Zimbabwe, Harare
Blair Research Institute
Statistics
Citations: 104
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/00324720308084
ISSN:
00324728
e-ISSN:
14774747
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Maternal And Child Health
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Substance Abuse
Study Design
Ethnographic Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Zimbabwe