Religion and differences in morbidity and mortality

Jarvis, George K.; Northcott, Herbert C.

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(87)90039-6

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“…The literature has clearly supported the benefits of religion on human wellbeing, while an extensive number of studies have revealed that religion has a valuable or protective effect on a variety of health outcomes (Chatters, 2000;Curlin et al, 2007;Ellison and Levin, 1998;Hall and Mdi, 2006;Jarvis and Northcott, 1987;Jones, 2004;Musick et al, 2000;Schnall et al, 2008). The predominant place of religion in health and illness was a constant theme in these studies and patients' views were strongly influenced by their religious convictions.…”

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confidence: 92%

The Experience of Overseas Nurses Caring for Muslim Patients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Uae: A Qualitative Study

AlYateem¹,

Al‐Yateem²

2014

International Journal of Research in Nursing

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Cultural competence in nursing care has always been emphasized and recommended as a quality indicator and a core knowledge requirement for all nurses. However, the provision of such culturally competent care can only be achieved when patients' cultural values and systems are known to the nurses and used appropriately to inform their practices. This study will help to reveal the different components of nurses' experiences while caring for patients from Islamic culture. This will inform the practice of service planners, managers and educators in designing interventions that address the needs of these nurses, hopefully making the nursing service more satisfying for both the nurses and the patients. A qualitative exploratory research design utilizing written narratives was used within this study. The study revealed three themes and five subthemes. The main themes were: (1) Right to practice Vs impact on care: A matter of balance; (2) Islamic principles: Nurses' knowledge; and (3) Broken lines of contact with social systems and patients. Most of participants have demonstrated insufficient knowledge and experience of Islamic principles which cannot aid them in providing culturally competent nursing care. It has also revealed that nurses should further recognize religion as an important part of the healing process and not as a factor that negatively impacts their role and hinders patient care.

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confidence: 92%

The Experience of Overseas Nurses Caring for Muslim Patients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Uae: A Qualitative Study

AlYateem¹,

Al‐Yateem²

2014

International Journal of Research in Nursing

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“…The combination of beliefs, behaviors and environment promoted by the religious involvement probably act altogether to determine the religious effects on health. 78,95 However, empirical studies have had limited success in accounting the psychosocial mechanisms described above for the health-promoting effects of the religious involvement. The explanation of the mechanisms by which religion affects health has been an intellectually and methodologically challenging enterprise.…”

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confidence: 99%

Religiousness and mental health: a review

Moreira‐Almeida

Neto

Koenig

2006

Rev. Bras. Psiquiatr.

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Religiousness and mental health: a review Religiosidade e saúde mental: uma revisão A b s t r a c t Objective: The relationship between religiosity and mental health has been a perennial source of controversy. This paper reviews the scientific evidence available for the relationship between religion and mental health. Method: The authors present the main studies and conclusions of a larger systematic review of 850 studies on the religion-mental health relationship published during the 20 th Century identified through several databases. The present paper also includes an update on the papers published since 2000, including researches performed in Brazil and a brief historical and methodological background. Discussion: The majority of well-conducted studies found that higher levels of religious involvement are positively associated with indicators of psychological well-being (life satisfaction, happiness, positive affect, and higher morale) and with less depression, suicidal thoughts and behavior, drug/alcohol use/abuse. Usually the positive impact of religious involvement on mental health is more robust among people under stressful circumstances (the elderly, and those with disability and medical illness). Theoretical pathways of the religiousness-mental health connection and clinical implications of these findings are also discussed. Conclusions: There is evidence that religious involvement is usually associated with better mental health. We need to improve our understanding of the mediating factors of this association and its use in clinical practice.Keywords: Mental health; Religion; Religion and Medicine; Religion and Psychology; Spirituality Resumo Objetivo: A relação entre religiosidade e saúde mental tem sido uma perene fonte de controvérsias. O presente artigo revisa a evidência científica disponível sobre a relação entre religião e saúde mental. Método: Os autores apresentam os principais estudos e as conclusões de uma revisão sistemática abrangente dos estudos sobre a relação religião-saúde mental. Utilizando-se de várias bases de dados, a revisão identificou 850 artigos publicados ao longo do século XX. O presente artigo também inclui uma breve contextualização histórica e metodológica, além de uma atualização com artigos publicados após 2000 e a descrição de pesquisas conduzidas no Brasil. Discussão: A ampla maioria dos estudos de boa qualidade encontrou que maiores níveis de envolvimento religioso estão associados positivamente a indicadores de bem estar psicológico (satisfação com a vida, felicidade, afeto positivo e moral mais elevado) e a menos depressão, pensamentos e comportamentos suicidas, uso/abuso de álcool/drogas. Habitualmente, o impacto positivo do envolvimento religioso na saúde mental é mais intenso entre pessoas sob estresse (idosos, e aqueles com deficiências e doenças clínicas). Mecanismos teóricos da conexão religiosidade-saúde mental e as implicações clínicas destes achados são discutidos. Conclusões: Há evidência suficiente disponível para se afirmar que o envolvimento religioso h...

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“…First, a great deal of research has demonstrated a clear linkage between religion and health. At an individual level, religious involvement is inversely associated with morbidity and mortality [34][35][36][37][38][39][40]. Scholars who have observed this relationship have argued that religious people adhere to healthier lifestyles and practices, experience enhanced social support, and have greater coping resources than their non-religious counterparts [41,42].…”

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Religion and Infant Mortality in the U.S.: A Preliminary Study of Denominational Variations

Bartkowski

Garcia

2011

Religions

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Abstract:Prior research has identified a number of antecedents to infant mortality, but has been focused on either structural (demographic) forces or medical (public health) factors, both of which ignore potential cultural influences. Our study introduces a cultural model for explaining variations in infant mortality, one focused on the role of community-level religious factors. A key impetus for our study is well-established religious variations in adult mortality at the community level. Seeking to extend the growing body of research on contextual-level effects of religion, this study examines the impact of religious ecology (i.e., the institutional market share of particular denominational traditions) on county-level infant mortality in the U.S. Analyses of congregational census and Kids Count data reveal that a high prevalence of Catholic and most types of conservative Protestant churches are associated with lower rates of infant mortality when compared with counties that feature fewer Catholic and conservative Protestant congregations. However, communities with a large proportion of Pentecostal churches exhibit significantly higher infant mortality rates. After discussing the implications of these findings, we specify various directions for future research.

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Religion and differences in morbidity and mortality

Cited by 200 publications

References 62 publications

The Experience of Overseas Nurses Caring for Muslim Patients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Uae: A Qualitative Study

The Experience of Overseas Nurses Caring for Muslim Patients in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Uae: A Qualitative Study

Religiousness and mental health: a review

Religion and Infant Mortality in the U.S.: A Preliminary Study of Denominational Variations

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