Spirituality, AIDS, and Sexuality

Brammer, Robert

doi:10.1037/e657462007-001

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“…Religiosity refers to the degree of participation in, or adherence to, the beliefs, rituals, and traditions of a religion. The relationships between spirituality and religiosity and better clinical health outcomes may be explained through the impact of biological, biopsychosocial, and behavioral mechanisms (Ironson & Hayward, 2008; Brammer, 2009). Moreover, spirituality and religiosity may facilitate social support, existential meaning, a sense of purpose, a coherent belief system, and a clear moral code promoting health and well-being.…”

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Palliative care clients' and caregivers' notion of fear and their strategies for overcoming it

Penman

Ellis

2014

Pall Supp Care

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The implications of the findings for healthcare professionals are highlighted. The recognition of emotions is embedded in palliative care; healthcare professionals should view the management of emotions as an integral part of professional practice. Addressing fear is essential because unresolved fear can impinge on one's ability to cope. Our paper brings together different perspectives on fear and how vulnerable individuals attempt to cope with it while at the same time providing a view of the challenges confronting healthcare professionals who are engaged with them and committed to optimizing health outcomes for palliative care clients and their caregivers.

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