Therapeutic dimensions of sacred garments worn by the Barbados Spiritual Baptists

Griffith, Ezra E. H.; Young, John L.

doi:10.1080/13674676.2013.803240

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“…Some women also sing when communicating with their God and this may be considered a nuisance to others who do not use this form of communication with their God. Some religious denominations prescribe dressing mode for prayers especially at the place of congregation [ 15 ]. Others also remove their footwear before entering the prayer room.…”

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Religious beliefs and practices in pregnancy and labour: an inductive qualitative study among post-partum women in Ghana

Aziato

Odai

Omenyo

2016

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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BackgroundReligiosity in health care delivery has attracted some attention in contemporary literature. The religious beliefs and practices of patients play an important role in the recovery of the patient. Pregnant women and women in labour exhibit their faith and use religious artefacts. This phenomenon is poorly understood in Ghana. The study sought to investigate the religious beliefs and practices of post-partum Ghanaian women.MethodsA descriptive phenomenological study was conducted inductively involving 13 women who were sampled purposively. Individual in-depth interviews were conducted in English, Ga, Twi and Ewe. The interviews were audio-taped and transcribed. Concurrent analysis was done employing the principles of content analysis. Ethical approval was obtained for the study and anonymity and confidentiality were ensured.ResultsThemes generated revealed religious beliefs and practices such as prayer, singing, thanksgiving at church, fellowship and emotional support. Pastors’ spiritual interventions in pregnancy included prayer and revelations, reversing negative dreams, laying of hands and anointing women. Also, traditional beliefs and practices were food and water restrictions and tribal rituals. Religious artefacts used in pregnancy and labour were anointing oil, blessed water, sticker, blessed white handkerchief, blessed sand, Bible and Rosary. Family influence and secrecy were associated with the use of artefacts.ConclusionsReligiosity should be a key component of training health care professionals so that they can understand the religious needs of their clients and provide holistic care. We concluded that pregnant women and women in labour should be supported to exercise their religious beliefs and practices.

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