Spirituality and Religious Practices and Its Association with Geriatric Syndromes in Older Adults Attending to a Geriatric’s Clinic in a University Hospital

Avelar-González, Ana Karla; Bureau-Chávez, Michel; Durón-Reyes, Dafne; Mondragón-Cervantes, Martha Ivón; Jiménez-Acosta, Yenesis del Carmen; Leal-Mora, David; Díaz-Ramos, Julio Alberto

doi:10.1007/s10943-020-00990-0

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“…Moreover, most HOAs in our study promoted Bai Lod by participating in religious activities and cultural ceremonies with other people in the community. They valued religious ceremonies and making merit as the best health practices to promote spiritual health, similar to a previous study suggesting that religious practices have a positive impact on older adults' health and happiness (Avelar-Gonzalez et al, 2020). The HOAs in our study also maintained close relationships with their family, relatives, friends, and the community.…”

Section: Kinship and Social Factorssupporting

confidence: 86%

Holistic Health Practices of Rural Thai Homebound Older Adults: A Focused Ethnographic Study

2022

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Introduction: Supporting independent functioning of homebound, chronically ill older adults (HOAs) is a major concern across cultures. In Thailand, actions HOAs take to remain independent and maintain their holistic (mental, physical, and spiritual) health is understudied. Therefore, we explored self-care practices used by rural Thai HOAs to maintain their independence. Methods: We used a focused ethnographic approach, recruiting HOAs, their families, and community members from a rural area in Southern Thailand. Data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Sixteen HOAs and 23 family/community members participated. Three themes emerged: self-care to stay healthy, sharing life with family and society in a positive way, incorporating both folk and modern medicine to maintain health. Factors facilitating holistic health practices were supportive family network, Thai cultural beliefs, community strength and support, and health care services. Discussion/Conclusions: These findings may help health care professionals develop interventions supporting holistic health practices of Thai HOAs to remain independent.

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Section: Kinship and Social Factorssupporting

confidence: 86%

Holistic Health Practices of Rural Thai Homebound Older Adults: A Focused Ethnographic Study

2022

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“…Remarkably, having religious beliefs was to a certain extent a protective factor associated with healthy longevity. This has previously been confirmed in several studies [28,29].…”

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Analyzing Successful Aging and Longevity: Risk Factors and Health Promoters in 2020 Older Adults

Kashtanova

Taraskina

Erema

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IJERPH

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Geriatric syndromes (GSs) and aging-associated diseases (AADs) are common side effects of aging. They are affecting the lives of millions of older adults and placing immense pressure on healthcare systems and economies worldwide. It is imperative to study the factors causing these conditions and develop a holistic framework for their management. The so-called long-lived individuals—people over the age of 90 who managed to retain much of their health and functionality—could be holding the key to understanding these factors and their health implications. We analyzed the health status and lifestyle of the long-lived individuals and identified risk factors for GSs. Family history greatly contributes to the health and prevention of cognitive decline in older adults. Lifestyle and certain socioeconomic factors such as education, the age of starting to work and retiring, job type and income level, physical activity, and hobby were also associated with certain GSs. Moreover, the levels of total protein, albumin, alpha-1 globulins, high-density lipoprotein, free triiodothyronine, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D were direct indicators of the current health status. The proposed mathematical model allows the prediction of successful aging based on family history, social and economic factors, and life-long physical activity (f1 score = 0.72, AUC = 0.68, precision = 0.83 and recall = 0.64).

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“…There is a question for those who have a strong sense of religiosity that withdrawing from God generates punishments, such as physical and psychological diseases, such as depression and, consequently, suicidal behavior (17) .…”

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“…As for the question of the perception of spirituality, studies point to the relationship between spiritual well-being and minor mental disorders; and concluded that spirituality/religiosity was a factor inversely correlated with psychic disorders, such as mild depressive (1,3,17) . Religiosity and spirituality offer a sense of purpose and existential meaning and an important weapon of resilience to suffering (17) . Participants were unanimous in recognizing the protective role of spirituality or religion; and, in this sense, neuroscience points out that the daily practice of prayer or meditation or mystical contemplation positively alters brain neurochemistry, promoting feelings of peace, security, protection and love (20) .…”

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confidence: 99%

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Risk and protective factors for depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior in the general population

Jorgetto

Marcolan

2021

Rev. Bras. Enferm.

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Objective: To analyze the participants’ perception of risk and protective factors for depressive symptoms and their relationship with suicidal behavior in a general adult population. Method: Exploratory-descriptive, qualitative research, using Content Analysis. Interviews with 200 participants over 18 years old, domiciled in Poços de Caldas/MG, between January 2017 and October 2018. Results: Risk factors were sadness, loneliness, problematic family relationships, losses/difficulties in emotional relationships, unemployment/financial difficulties, depressive symptoms, worsening of the feeling of depression, inability to frustration, problems in experiencing spirituality. Protective factors were family, emotional relationships, and spirituality. Suicidal behavior was related to the severity of depression, feelings of hopelessness, psychiatric comorbidities, and unemployment. Final considerations: Perception of risk factors was linked to family problems, sadness, loss of emotional relationships, unemployment, loneliness, and inability to experience frustrations; and the protective ones perceived were family and spirituality. There was a relationship between depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior.

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Spirituality and Religious Practices and Its Association with Geriatric Syndromes in Older Adults Attending to a Geriatric’s Clinic in a University Hospital

Cited by 6 publications

References 41 publications

Holistic Health Practices of Rural Thai Homebound Older Adults: A Focused Ethnographic Study

Holistic Health Practices of Rural Thai Homebound Older Adults: A Focused Ethnographic Study

Analyzing Successful Aging and Longevity: Risk Factors and Health Promoters in 2020 Older Adults

Risk and protective factors for depressive symptoms and suicidal behavior in the general population

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