China
Africa
Explore chapters and articles related to this topic
Psychosocial Influences on Sexual Health
Published in Naomi M. Hall, Sexual Health and Black College Students, 2022
Given that many HBCUs were founded with strong ties to religious organizations, an important characteristic to explore in this population is religiosity and its relationship to sexual health (Thompson-Robinson et al., 2005; Younge et al., 2013). Generally, the term ‘religiosity’ denotes attendance, beliefs, practices, and behaviors associated with religious organizations (Miller & Thoreson, 2003). It is associated with doctrines, rituals, and organized worship. Spirituality is described as more of a relational phenomenon and related to the internalization and expression of positive values (Mattis, 2000). Both religion and spirituality are deeply rooted in traditional Black American culture and were thought to be vital in survival during slavery (Mbiti, 1990) and an important coping mechanism for navigating through the current times (Kogan et al., 2008).
Teaching spirituality in higher education
Published in Barbara Hemphill, Occupational Therapy and Spirituality, 2019
Spirituality is a concept within the study of religion; one can therefore teach it without teaching religious doctrine. The terms religion and spirituality should not be used interchangeably, because they are not the same (Egan & DeLaat, 1994). Spirituality, from an occupational therapy point of view is concerned with how a person perceives purpose and meaning in life; it is constructed through interconnectedness with others, the environment, and, for some, a higher power, which may be called God. Religiosity incorporates the practices, rituals, and rules of organized religion. Spirituality is definitely a part of religion, but the religion may not be a part of spirituality. Spirituality is recognized as an important concept in the study and practice of medicine. In occupational therapy, it is viewed as a part of the concept of holism. Any course in spirituality to be taught in an occupational therapy curriculum must begin with rationale.
Cancer among migrant patients
Published in Bernadette N. Kumar, Esperanza Diaz, Migrant Health, 2019
Karolien Aelbrecht, Stéphanie De Maesschalck
Besides differences in communication preferences between groups of patients and health care providers who do not share the same cultural background, cultural ways of looking at and dealing with end-of-life issues may differ considerably between cultures. The difficulty, however, is that we never know in advance what the perceptions, ideas, expectations, fears, and so on, of the patient and his/her caregivers are towards the end of life. Learning about patients’ and caregivers’ religiosity and religious prescriptions and preferences helps physicians to provide culturally sensitive care to cancer patients. Some patients, even though religious, still feel doubts about what to do when faced with life-threatening situations. It might be a relief, and deepen the relationship between patients, family, and physician, if the latter takes the initiative to show interest and to ask how he can be of help, including helping to find religious support.
Predicting sexual risk and sexual health screening in a sample of university students in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study
Published in Journal of American College Health, 2023
Ismael Maatouk, Moubadda Assi, Rusi Jaspal
Religion continues to play an important role in Lebanese society and can shape moral beliefs, personal values, and behaviors.13,25 In our sample, religiosity does appear to be protective against psychological distress and negatively associated with a variety of sexual risk behaviors. Similar results have been reported in other Middle Eastern countries, such as Kuwait, in which religiosity was positively correlated with better physical and mental health outcomes.26 Psychological distress appears to be associated with different types of sexual risk behavior, which is consistent with previous research in this area.16,17 Yet, religiosity was negatively associated with discussing contraception with sexual partners, which suggests that this identity may also constitute a barrier to negotiating the type of sex that individuals have and the level of risk that is acceptable to them. This could partially be attributed to the fact that pre-marital sex and contraception are generally rejected across key religious groups in Lebanon.27 Consequently, avoiding pre-marital pregnancy by taking oral contraceptives may be prioritized over STI prevention. Moreover, behavioral interventions to promote condom use should focus on increasing awareness about condom effectiveness against not only unwanted pregnancy but also STIs.
The REBOOT Combat Recovery Program: Health and Socioemotional Benefits
Published in Military Behavioral Health, 2022
Leanne K. Knobloch, Jenny L. Owens, Robyn L. Gobin, Timothy J. Wolf
A second knowledge gap concerns whether gains from the REBOOT program are moderated by intrinsic religiosity, defined as personal religious motivation and commitment (Koenig & Büssing, 2010). Do individuals who vary in intrinsic religiosity benefit at the same rate? If any gains are uniform, then REBOOT Combat Recovery (and perhaps other spiritual care programs, by extension) could work toward building wider appeal to broader audiences. If any gains are conditional on intrinsic religiosity, then such programs could maximize gains in a cost-effective way by targeting the populations most likely to benefit. Examining intrinsic religiosity as a potential moderator of outcomes is important for distinguishing between universal versus targeted spiritual care programs (e.g., Currier et al., 2018; Koenig et al., 2017).
A thematic analysis of the effects of compassion rounds on clinicians and the families of NICU patients
Published in Journal of Health Care Chaplaincy, 2022
Kim McManus, Patricia S. Robinson
This study adopts Cobb, Puchalski, and Rumbold’s (2012) definition of spirituality as “the way people engage with the purpose and meaning of human existence, which shapes their personal values.” Defining the distinction between spirituality and religiosity also helps to understand the psychosocial/psycho-emotional aspects of patient care. Best, Butow, and Olver (2016) advise against confusing spirituality with religion, which is defined as “…an organized form of spiritual expression and a subset of human spirituality as a whole.” Compassion Rounds are presented to potential participants and are described (during interviews) as a spiritual intervention, not a religious intervention. As an intervention, Compassion Rounds are inclusive in reach with a broad scope to address patients’ spiritual wellness needs.