Association between Health Behaviours and Religion in Austrian High School Pupils—A Cross-Sectional Survey

Gäbler, Gabriele; Lycett, Deborah; Hefti, René

doi:10.3390/rel8100210

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“…The result is confirmed by previous studies, which have found a negative association between religiosity [31] addictive behaviors [6,[8][9][10] and soft drink consumptions [9]. Other studies have found a positive association between spirituality and religious practice and healthy eating behaviors [12,[32][33][34]. However, this research revealed that organized, non-organized and intrinsic religiosity were not associated with healthy eating behaviors.…”

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Religious affiliation, religiosity and health behaviors among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia

Nurmansyah

Jannah

Rachmawati

et al. 2020

IJPHS

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<table width="593" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="387"><p>This study aimed to determine a relationship between religious affiliation, religiosity and health behaviors among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia. This cross-sectional study was conducted in 9 high schools in Jakarta, Indonesia. A total of 767 respondents joined this study. A multivariate analysis was conducted to determine the associations between dependent and independent variables by adjusting age, sex, school type and economic status. Lower non-organized religious activity had a significant association with higher addictive behaviors (AOR: 0.577 95% CI: 0.340-0.979). In case of nutrition behaviors, there were no significant associations among all aspects of religiosity. Lower organized religious activity was associated with physical inactivity (AOR: 0.323 95% CI: 0.170-0.614). In addition, lower non-organized and intrinsic religiosity had significant association with lower personal hygiene behaviors (AOR= 0.433 95% CI: 0.272-0.688; AOR: 0.436 95% CI: 0.198-0.958). Students with higher religiosity tend to engage less in risky health behaviors. Religious leaders and organizations may be engaged in health promotion activities to disseminate and create better understanding of religious values and beliefs regarding health behaviors.</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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confidence: 88%

Religious affiliation, religiosity and health behaviors among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia

Nurmansyah

Jannah

Rachmawati

et al. 2020

IJPHS

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“…Generally, religion seems to have a great influence on decisions regarding appropriate health behaviour [ 51 ]. For example, parents who view religion as essential have been found to have a positive attitude towards HPV vaccination for their daughters in a Buddhist society [ 52 ].…”

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Nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding human papillomavirus vaccination in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Enyan

Abotsi-Foli

Gakpo³

2021

BMC Nurs

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Background Nurses and midwives play important roles in educating the public on cervical cancer prevention strategies. Aim This study sought to assess nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge of, attitudes towards, and acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in relation to their background characteristics. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study using questionnaires was conducted with a convenience sample of 318 female nurses and midwives, ages 20 to 59, at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana. The data were summarised using frequencies, percentages, chi-square tests, and Fisher’s exact tests. Results The results indicated that 41.5% (n = 132) of the participants had high levels of knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors, and 17.6% (n = 56) of the respondents had received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine. Reasons for receiving the HPV vaccination included advice from a colleague (12.9%, n = 41) and perceived threat of cervical cancer (11.7%, n = 37). Of the 262 respondents who had not been vaccinated, 24.45% (n = 78) strongly agreed and 28.0% (n = 89) agreed with the statement that there was limited information on HPV vaccination. Also, there were statistically significant associations between age (X2 = 23.746, p = 0.001), marital status (X2 = 14.758, p = 0.005), completed level of education (X2 = 21.692, p = 0.001), and duration of working at the hospital (X2 = 8.424, p = 0.038) and acceptance of HPV vaccination. Conclusions This study demonstrated gaps in knowledge about cervical cancer risk factors and attitudes towards HPV vaccination, indicating the need for targeted measures to improve knowledge and attitudes. Also, measures to increase acceptance of HPV vaccination among nurses and midwives should consider their sociodemographic characteristics.

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“…However, our study findings do not contradict what is currently known. For example, higher religiosity is positively associated with healthy behaviors (e.g., diet and exercise) ( Acosta Enriquez et al, 2019 ; Brown et al, 2001 ; Wallace & Forman, 1998 ) and negatively associated with risky behaviors (e.g., smoking and drinking alcohol) ( Gäbler et al, 2017 ; Nagel & Sgoutas-Emch, 2007 ). Most evidence comes from the Western world where Christianity is the most common religion.…”

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The associations of religiosity and family atmosphere with lifestyle among Saudi adolescents

Rajab

Saquib

Rajab

et al. 2021

SSM - Population Health

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There have been gradual sociocultural changes in Saudi Arabia due to globalization. This allows a unique opportunity to examine religiosity and family atmosphere in relation to lifestyle among Saudi adolescents. In this cross-sectional study, 2067 school students (grades 7–12) from 32 randomly selected schools in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia were enrolled. Perceived religiosity, family atmosphere, lifestyle (e.g., physical activity, diet, screen time, obesity, and smoking), demography, parental attributes, and religious practices were assessed with validated scales and questions. A risk profile was created from the lifestyle variables (none, one, two, or ≥ three), and the students were grouped into low versus high religiosity and low versus high family atmosphere using a median split. Multinomial regressions were used to model the lifestyle risk profile. The mean age ±standard deviation was 15.5 years ±1.7, and 35% were girls; 28% had no risk factors, 32% had one, 25% had two, and 15% had ≥3. After adjustment, both low religiosity and low family atmosphere were significant correlates of the lifestyle risk profile (e.g., ≥3 risk factors: religiosity OR = 2.9, 95% CI: 2.1, 4.0; family atmosphere OR = 2.0, 95% CI: 1.5, 2.8). Those with both low religiosity and low family atmosphere were more likely to have a higher lifestyle risk profile than those who scored high in religiosity and better in family atmosphere (e.g., ≥3 risk factors: OR = 5.9, 95% CI: 3.7, 9.5). Hence, higher religiosity and better family atmosphere are associated with less risky lifestyles among Saudi adolescents.

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Association between Health Behaviours and Religion in Austrian High School Pupils—A Cross-Sectional Survey

Cited by 4 publications

References 35 publications

Religious affiliation, religiosity and health behaviors among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia

Religious affiliation, religiosity and health behaviors among high school students in Jakarta, Indonesia

Nurses’ and midwives’ knowledge, attitudes, and acceptance regarding human papillomavirus vaccination in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

The associations of religiosity and family atmosphere with lifestyle among Saudi adolescents

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