The Role of Religiosity in Mediating Biopsychosocial Outcomes between African Americans and Caucasians with HIV

Ackerman, Michelle L.; Vance, David E.; Antia, Lauren; Blanshan, Sue A.; Smith, Barbara A.; Bodner, Eric; Hiers, Kathie M.

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“…Similarly, the associations between spirituality/religion and outcomes have been shown to differ by race and age. Older African Americans appear to have higher spirituality and, in turn, higher levels of social support; however, religiosity does not seem to mediate psychosocial outcomes among Caucasians [46]. …”

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Spirituality and Religion among HIV-Infected Individuals

Szaflarski

2013

Curr HIV/AIDS Rep

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Spirituality and religion are important to many people living with HIV (PLWH). Recent research has focused on special populations (ethnic-minorities, women, and youth), spirituality/religion measurement, mediating/moderating mechanisms, and individual and community-level interventions. Spirituality/religion in PLWH has been refined as a multidimensional phenomenon which improves health/quality of life directly and through mediating factors (healthy behaviors, optimism, social support). Spirituality/religion helps people to cope with stressors, especially stigma/discrimination. Spiritual interventions utilizing the power of prayer and meditation and addressing spiritual struggle are under way. Faith-based community interventions have focused on stigma and could improve individual outcomes through access to spiritual/social support and care/treatment for PLWA. Community engagement is necessary to design/implement effective and sustainable programs. Future efforts should focus on vulnerable populations; utilize state-of the art methods (randomized clinical trials, community-based participatory research); and, address population-specific interventions at individual and community levels. Clinical and policy implications across geographic settings also need attention.

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Spirituality and Religion among HIV-Infected Individuals

Szaflarski

2013

Curr HIV/AIDS Rep

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“…Research has shown that religion or spirituality generates positive bio-psychosocial outcomes because of strong social support in the community and greater optimism (Ackerman et al 2009 ; Ferraro and Albrecht-Jensen 1991 ; Idler 1987 ; Mitchell and Weatherly 2000 ; Vance et al 2008 ). This may explain why the number of respondents in this study who disagreed with the statement that religion alleviates the effects of dementia was much smaller than the number who disagreed with the statement that divine healing can cure dementia.…”

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Ageing, dementia and society – an epistemological perspective

Heese

2015

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Recent data show that as populations age, the number of people affected by neurodegenerative dementia is growing at an epidemic pace in various regions of the world. This cross-cultural study examined the relationships among age, gender, ethnicity, religion, and education as well as the attitudes and perceptions related to ageing and dementia. A random sample of 980 participants was selected to represent the multicultural population of Singapore. Data were collected using standardised questionnaires through online portals and by conducting interviews. These data were ultimately analysed by comparing percentage responses and correlation coefficients and by conducting a multiple regression analysis. The results indicate that the perceptions and attitudes of individuals toward ageing and dementia differ among different age groups. Moreover, the level of education attained was significantly correlated with understanding dementia; regardless of education level, Christians had the most positive mindset toward dementia, although most religious individuals did not believe in divine healing. In this study, it was determined that attitudes and perceptions about ageing and dementia are influenced by multiple factors, such as education, age, and religion, and that it is imperative that younger generations develop coping strategies, including healthy lifestyles and social and/or religious communities to provide quality care to the elderly, in general, and to dementia patients, in particular.

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Religion, spirituality, and older adults with HIV: critical personal and social resources for an aging epidemic

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Brennan²,

Enah³

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By 2015, approximately half of adults with HIV in the United States will be 50 and older. The demographic changes in this population due to successful treatment represent a unique challenge, not only in assisting these individuals to cope with their illness, but also in helping them to age successfully with this disease. Religious involvement and spirituality have been observed to promote successful aging in the general population and help those with HIV cope with their disease, yet little is known about how these resources may affect aging with HIV. Also, inherent barriers such as HIV stigma and ageism may prevent people from benefitting from religious and spiritual sources of solace as they age with HIV. In this paper, we present a model of barriers to successful aging with HIV, along with a discussion of how spirituality and religiousness may help people overcome these barriers. From this synthesis, implications for practice and research to improve the quality of life of this aging population are provided.

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The Role of Religiosity in Mediating Biopsychosocial Outcomes between African Americans and Caucasians with HIV

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Spirituality and Religion among HIV-Infected Individuals

Spirituality and Religion among HIV-Infected Individuals

Ageing, dementia and society – an epistemological perspective

Religion, spirituality, and older adults with HIV: critical personal and social resources for an aging epidemic

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