title: Spiritual care with Appalachians: beyond stereotypes.
abstract: Stereotypes of Appalachians can persist in our collective imaginations. This article addresses such stereotypes as unfounded. The historical origin of these stereotypes is identified. Alternate images of positive values and characteristics of Appalachian people are presented. Recommendations for spiritual care are outlined consistent with the characteristics of the Appalachian population.
authors.forename: Larry Wayne
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Easterling
mesh_terms: D001061:Appalachian Region; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012424:Rural Population; D012938:Social Perception; D026443:Spiritual Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D029181:Spirituality; D013240:Stereotyping