Religion, coping and outcome in out‐patients with depression or diabetes mellitus

Amadi, Kennedy U.; Uwakwe, Richard; Odinka, Paul Chigozie; Ndukuba, Appolos Chidi; Muomah, C. R.; Ohaeri, Jude U.

doi:10.1111/acps.12537

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“…As expected, statistically significant correlations were obtained in the predicted direction. Even though the correlation between depression and intrinsic religiosity was low, its magnitude is in agreement with the results that have been reported in the literature (Amadi et al 2016;Steffen et al 2016). Some authors point out that this relationship has the same magnitude as the relationship between sex (male vs. female) and depression, which is widely recognized in the literature.…”

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Meaning in Life as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Intrinsic Religiosity and Depression Symptoms

Campos

Bredemeier²,

Trentini

2020

Trends in Psychol.

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The objective of this study was to investigate the mediating effect of meaning in life on the relationship between intrinsic religiosity and depression symptoms. A non-clinical sample of 279 participants answered an online survey. The mean age of participants was 33.19 years old and 72% of them were female. The participants answered the following self-report measures: Intrinsic Religiosity Inventory, Meaning in Life Questionnaire, and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale. Three regression equations were used to test the research hypothesis. In the first regression model, intrinsic religiosity was a statistically significant predictor of meaning in life. In the second model, intrinsic religiosity was a statistically significant predictor of depression symptoms. However, in the third model, when meaning in life was incorporated into the regression model, along with intrinsic religiosity, as possible predictors of depression symptoms, only meaning in life proved to be a statistically significant predictor. The results corroborate the hypothesis that meaning in life mediates the relationship between intrinsic religiosity and depression symptoms. Therefore, intrinsic religiosity has a protective effect against depression symptoms; however, it occurs indirectly, via meaning in life.

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confidence: 91%

Meaning in Life as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Intrinsic Religiosity and Depression Symptoms

Campos

Bredemeier²,

Trentini

2020

Trends in Psychol.

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“…Although this was not formally tested, RCOPE-P scores in the present study were considerably higher than RCOPE-N scores in both MDD and schizophrenia patients suggesting that they both used more PRC than NRC methods, an observation reported also by others in a number of different settings (Braam et al, 2014;Koenig et al, 2014;Nurasikin et al, 2012;Pargament et al, 1998). The association between higher NRC and more severe symptoms in MDD or in bipolar disorder has been reported from other cultural/religious settings, as well (Amadi et al, 2016;Bosworth et al, 2003;Dew et al, 2010;Rosmarin et al, 2014). It was also observed in somatically ill patients and/or their caregivers (Amadi et al, 2016;Hebert et al, 2009;Ng et al, 2017;Pargament et al, 1998;Park and Dornelas, 2011;Vitorino et al, 2017;Vitorino et al, 2018), and across different religious denominations (Braam et al, 2010;Pirutinsky et al, 2011).…”

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confidence: 63%

Religiosity and Severity of Symptoms in Croatian Patients With Major Depressive Disorder or Schizophrenia

Kos¹,

Šagud

Mihaljević-Peleš

et al. 2019

J Nerv Ment Dis

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We examined and compared the relationship between religiosity and symptom severity in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD; rated by the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale) and schizophrenia (Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale). Duke University Religion index, Santa Clara Strength of Religious Faith (SCSORF) questionnaire and Brief Religious Coping scale scores were similar between MDD (n=50) and schizophrenia (n=50) patients. In MDD patients, higher organized religious activity (ORA) (estimate=2.28, 95%CI 0.37, 4.19; P=0.020) and higher negative religious coping (estimate=0.43, 95%CI 0.03, 0.84; P=0.037) were independently associated with more severe symptoms. In schizophrenia patients, higher ORA was associated with lower negative symptoms (estimate=-1.99, 95%CI-3.94,-0.03; P=0.046). Higher SCSORF was associated with lower ORA in both patient subsets, and thus indirectly with milder symptoms in MDD patients and with more severe negative symptoms in schizophrenia patients. The relationship between religiosity and symptom severity apparently differs in patients with MDD and schizophrenia.

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“…A ''God-centered life'' is one of the components of health according to Iranian diabetic patients' experience (Aghamohammadi-Kalkhoran et al 2012). Ahmadi et al (2016) showed that high intrinsic and extrinsic religiosities are associated with better treatment outcome in diabetic patients.…”

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Religious Practices and Self-Care in Iranian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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This study aimed to examine the relationship between religious practices and self-care of patients with type 2 diabetes. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on 154 diabetic patients who were referred to two general teaching hospitals in Qom City (Iran). Data were collected using demographic questionnaire, private and public religious practices, and summary of diabetes self-care activities questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and statistical tests including independent t test, and Pearson correlation coefficient. Significant positive correlations were observed between religious practices and self-care activities in diabetic patients (p < 0.05). Significant positive correlations were also found between some religious practices and self-care activities subscales (p < 0.05). Healthcare providers should be aware of the role that religion plays in the lives of diabetic patients and be able to take religious factors into account when developing care plans. Doing so will enhance a more patient-centered approach and thereby support patients in their role as self-care decision-makers.

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Religion, coping and outcome in out‐patients with depression or diabetes mellitus

Abstract: High intrinsic and extrinsic religiosities are likely to be associated with positive coping skills and better treatment outcome in patients with depression or diabetes.

Cited by 35 publications

References 30 publications

Meaning in Life as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Intrinsic Religiosity and Depression Symptoms

Meaning in Life as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Intrinsic Religiosity and Depression Symptoms

Religiosity and Severity of Symptoms in Croatian Patients With Major Depressive Disorder or Schizophrenia

Religious Practices and Self-Care in Iranian Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

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