Religion and health: the more we know the more we need to know

Moreira‐Almeida, Alexander

doi:10.1002/wps.20009

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“…Religiosity is frequently referenced as a predictor of population health (e.g., Gillum, King, Obisesan, & Koenig, 2008; Headey, Hoehne, & Wagner, 2014; Hummer, Benjamins, Ellison, & Rogers, 2010; Levin, Chatters, & Taylor, 2011; Musick, House, & Williams, 2004; Sullivan, 2010; Thege, Pilling, Székely, & Kopp, 2013). A large body of research, summarized in a number of review articles, conducted over decades and employing a broad range of objective and subjective indicators of health has suggested that, while there are exceptions, religion is, on balance, salutary (Ellison and Levin, 1998, Koenig, 2012, Krause, 2011, Larson et al, 1998, Lavretsky, 2010, Levin and Chatters, 2008, Moreira‐Almeida, 2013, Seybold and Hill, 2001, Zimmer et al, 2016).…”

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Religiosity and health: A global comparative study

Zimmer

Rojo

Ofstedal

et al. 2019

SSM - Population Health

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The objective of this paper is to understand global connections between indicators of religiosity and health and how these differ cross-nationally. Data are from World Values Surveys (93 countries, N=121,770). Health is based on a self-assessed question about overall health. First, country-specific regressions are examined to determine the association separately in each country. Next, country-level variables and cross-level interactions are added to multilevel models to assess whether and how context affects health and religiosity slopes. Results indicate enormous variation in associations between religiosity and health across countries and religiosity indicators. Significant positive associations between all religiosity measures and health exist in only three countries (Georgia, South Africa, and USA); negative associations in only two (Slovenia and Tunisia). Macro-level variables explain some of this divergence. Greater participation in religious activity relates to better health in countries characterized as being religiously diverse. The importance in god and pondering life’s meaning is more likely associated with better health in countries with low levels of the Human Development Index. Pondering life’s meaning more likely associates with better health in countries that place more stringent restrictions on religious practice. Religiosity is less likely to be related to good health in communist and former communist countries of Asia and Eastern Europe. In conclusion, the association between religiosity and health is complex, being partly shaped by geopolitical and macro psychosocial contexts.

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Religiosity and health: A global comparative study

Zimmer

Rojo

Ofstedal

et al. 2019

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“…Religiosity is defined as the involvement (believing, following and/or practicing) of the individual with a religion10. Understanding the mechanisms that mediate the association between R/S and health has been a major challenge10 , 15. The most cited mechanisms include social support, healthy behaviors, religious practices, coping strategies, and cognitive framework9 , 16.…”

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Association between religiosity and happiness in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis

2019

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Objectives: Religiosity/spirituality (R/S) seems to be a relevant factor in chronic diseases adaptation, but there is a lack of studies involving chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to investigate the association between R/S and happiness among CKD patients on hemodialysis and whether Sense of Coherence (SC) mediates this possible association. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study in two renal replacement therapy centers in Brazil, involving 161 adults on hemodialysis. Linear regressions were performed to evaluate the association between R/S (predicting variable measured with Duke Religious Index - DUREL) and happiness (outcome variable), adjusted for sociodemographic, clinical, and some laboratory variables. Later, SC was added to the model to test the possible mediating effect. Results: Most patients (91.20%) reported some religious affiliation. Private Religiosity (PR) (β = 0.53; 95% CI = 0.01 a 1.06), Intrinsic Religiosity (IR) (β = 0.48; 95% CI = 0.18 a 0.79), and SC (β = 0.11; 95% CI = -0.09 a 0.15) correlated with higher levels of happiness, controlling for clinical and sociodemographic variables. When SC was included in the model, IR (β = 0.34; 95% CI = 0.07 to 0.60) and SC (β = 0.11; 95% CI = 0.08 to 0.14) remained significantly. No clinical or sociodemographic variable correlated with happiness. Conclusions: Patients on hemodialysis showed high levels of R/S, which correlated with higher happiness levels. Clinical and sociodemographic variables were not correlated with patients' happiness. Psychosocial variables such as R/S and SC are potential key targets for interventions to promote better survival quality among CKD patients.

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“…Apesar deste corpo de evidências sobre a influência da espiritualidade sobre a saúde, é preciso avançar sob o ponto de vista de formação profissional sobre o tema 6 . Observa-se, por exemplo, que os enfermeiros entendem que faz parte das suas atribuições entender e abordar a espiritualidade dos pacientes, mas a maioria dos profissionais alega falta de treinamento específico 7,8 .…”

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Espiritualidade e Formação nos Programas de Residência em Saúde de uma Cidade no Nordeste Brasileiro

Jordán

Barbosa

2019

Rev. bras. educ. med.

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RESUMO Introdução Evidências da literatura mostram a influência da espiritualidade na saúde dos indivíduos. No entanto, poucas instituições de ensino em saúde no Brasil incluem a temática em seus conteúdos programáticos. Essa realidade é ainda mais evidente ao tratarmos de programas de especialização ou residência na área da saúde. Objetivo Analisar a abordagem de conteúdo relacionado à espiritualidade nos programas de residência da Secretaria de Saúde da cidade do Recife (Sesau-Recife). Método O estudo foi aprovado por Comitê de Ética em pesquisas sob o Parecer no 2.136.503. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo, com abordagem combinada, que envolveu a análise dos Projetos Político-Pedagógicos por meio de roteiro de análise documental e entrevistas com residentes e preceptores de oito programas de residência da Sesau-Recife, utilizando um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturada. As informações coletadas foram analisadas segundo a proposta de Minayo. Resultados e discussão Na análise documental não foi encontrado conteúdo sobre espiritualidade. Nas entrevistas, o conteúdo coletado foi categorizado em: conceitos; espiritualidade baseada em evidências; espiritualidade e cuidado; espiritualidade e finitude; espiritualidade e formação. Na análise foi observado que os preceptores e residentes, em sua maioria, não conhecem os conceitos, as evidências e a aplicabilidade da espiritualidade na prática clínica e na formação em saúde. Os entrevistados demonstraram interesse em capacitação na temática e consideraram relevante a inclusão da espiritualidade no conteúdo dos programas. Conclusão A abordagem da espiritualidade em cursos de saúde vem crescendo rapidamente no cenário internacional e de forma mais lenta, porém presente, no cenário nacional. Essa realidade inclui de forma mais contundente os cursos de graduação. Ao se tratar de pós-graduação, no entanto, pouco se avançou. Os programas de residência da Sesau-Recife são um exemplo desta assertiva, visto que não contemplam, ao menos de forma oficial, conteúdos de espiritualidade em seus programas. Neste sentido, visto o benefício que traz para os indivíduos, recomenda-se a inclusão da espiritualidade nos conteúdos oficiais desses programas.

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Religion and health: the more we know the more we need to know

Cited by 21 publications

References 8 publications

Religiosity and health: A global comparative study

Religiosity and health: A global comparative study

Association between religiosity and happiness in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis

Espiritualidade e Formação nos Programas de Residência em Saúde de uma Cidade no Nordeste Brasileiro

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