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Elkhalloufi F, Boutayeb S, Alaoui YL, Zakkouri FAZ, Jaouhari ME, Errihani H. Association Between Religiosity, Depression, and Anxiety Among Moroccan Cancer Patients. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2022; 61:4382-4397. [PMID: 35279760 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-022-01538-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The purpose of the present study was to examine the association between religiosity, depression, and anxiety in Moroccan cancer patients. A convenience sample of 1055 participants was recruited to complete questionnaires. Socio-demographic, religious, and cancer characteristics were assessed. The Arabic version of the HADS scale was used to assess depression and anxiety. Bivariate chi-square and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze data. The results revealed that engaging in religious practices significantly decreases the risk of suffering from depression and/or anxiety. However, some religious practices may have a counter effect. These findings suggest that religiosity is important for cancer patients in Morocco and is also associated with a better quality of life.
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- Fahd Elkhalloufi
- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat Institut., Mohammed V University, Av Mohamed Belarbi El Alaoui, B.P 6203, Rabat, Morocco.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat Institut., Mohammed V University, Av Mohamed Belarbi El Alaoui, B.P 6203, Rabat, Morocco
- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat Institut., Mohammed V University, Av Mohamed Belarbi El Alaoui, B.P 6203, Rabat, Morocco
- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
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- Culture, Language, Education, Migration, and Society Laboratory, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Rabat Institut., Mohammed V University, Av Mohamed Belarbi El Alaoui, B.P 6203, Rabat, Morocco
- Department of Medical Oncology, National Institute of Oncology, Rabat, Morocco
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Banasik-Jemielniak N, Jemielniak D, Pędzich W. Intercessory Rote Prayer, Life Longevity and the Mortality of Roman Catholic Bishops: An Exploratory Study. JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HEALTH 2021; 60:3871-3885. [PMID: 33721174 PMCID: PMC8542532 DOI: 10.1007/s10943-021-01214-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Based on a computational analysis of a large dataset, this study explores if there is a significant longevity effect of intercessory prayer for a named individual's well-being, if he receives a very high number of prayers per annum for an extended period. We relied on an observational cohort study, based on data from 1988 to 2018, including 857 Roman Catholic bishops, 500 Catholic priests, and 3038 male academics from six countries. We measured the covariance of the mean length of life, controlled for nationality. It was found that there is a main effect for occupation F(2, 4391) = 4.07, p = 0.017, ηp2 = 0.002, with pairwise comparisons indicating significant differences between the mean life duration of bishops (M = 30,489) and of priests (M = 29,894), but none between the academic teachers (M = 30,147) and either of the other groups. A comparison analysis between bishops from the largest and the smallest dioceses showed no significant difference t(67.31) = 1.61, p = 0.11. The first analysis proved that bishops live longer than priests, but due to a marginal effect size this result should be treated with caution. No difference was found between the mean length of life of bishops from the largest and the smallest dioceses.
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- Management in Networked and Digital Societies (MINDS) Department, Kozminski University, Warsaw, Poland.
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- Management in Networked and Digital Societies (MINDS) Department, Kozminski University, Warsaw, Poland
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Among all the groups and occupations that have been affected by the global pandemic, nursing professionals stand out as having been particularly hard-pressed due to the dramatic increase in the need for their services. Given the rising tide of coronavirus disease 2019 patients who require specialized medical treatment as well as the millions of others that are lining up for vaccinations, it can be assumed that many nursing professionals have had to endure such things as longer working hours, tighter schedules, and the intensity of a work environment in which failure of care and multiple deaths are the daily fare. This article proposes that nurses can avoid such severe consequences by taking up a regime of enhanced self-care management that enables them to achieve psychophysical balance and wellness. Three practices are highlighted in this regard: prayer, meditative walking, and the mindfulness practice of body scanning. Our suggestion is that these coping strategies will be both beneficial and healthful for nursing professionals in terms of enhancing their spiritual/existential resilience and meeting their own need for consolation as they navigate in an extremely difficult and demanding work environment.
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Subrata SA. Implementation of spiritual care in patients with diabetic foot ulcers: a literature review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 29:S24-S32. [PMID: 32790549 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2020.29.15.s24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Lower extremity amputation is a complication of diabetic foot ulcers that can cause spiritual crisis. Integrating spiritual care into nursing practice is important to overcome this. However, studies articulating the role of nurses in spiritual care when caring for patients with diabetic foot ulcers is limited. This article aims to describe the importance of providing spiritual care for this group of patients. The interpretation of spiritual care with respect to the relationship between the patient and the family, and the role of the nurse are discussed. The findings offer a theoretical perspective on spiritual care that can be used to develop spiritual interventions, as well as prevent spiritual crises in patients with diabetic foot ulcers.
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- Sumarno Adi Subrata
- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand, Nursing Lecturer at the Department of Nursing and Wound Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang, Indonesia
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Braga DPDAF, Melamed RMM, Setti AS, Zanetti BF, Figueira RDCS, Iaconelli A, Borges E. Role of religion, spirituality, and faith in assisted reproduction. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol 2019; 40:195-201. [PMID: 29873289 DOI: 10.1080/0167482x.2018.1470163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022] Open
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of the patient's faith, religion, and spirituality on the outcomes of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) cycles. Materials and methods: Eight hundred and seventy-seven patients received a questionnaire containing information on faith, religiosity, and spirituality and the results of the questionnaires were correlated with ICSI outcomes. Patients stated to be Catholic (n = 476), spiritists (n = 93), Evangelical (n = 118), and other religion (n = 32), and 78 did not identify with any religious group. Results: A significant increase in fertilization, high-quality embryos, and pregnancy rate was found among Spiritists and Evangelicals. Patients who included the infertility diagnosis and treatment in their prayers showed an increased pregnancy rate, and those who reported their faith to be affected by the infertility diagnosis presented a decreased high-quality embryos rate. The high-quality embryos rate was increased among patients who answered that their faith contributed to their decision to undergo infertility treatment. The cycle's cancelation was negatively correlated with the frequency of religious meetings, and the frequency of prayers was positively correlated with the response to ovarian stimulation. Finally, belief in treatment success positively influenced the embryo quality. Conclusion: The findings suggest that spirituality plays a role in adjusting the psychological aspects of an infertile patient.
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- Daniela Paes de Almeida Ferreira Braga
- a Fertility Medical Group , São Paulo , SP , Brazil.,b Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reprodução Assistida , São Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- a Fertility Medical Group , São Paulo , SP , Brazil.,b Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reprodução Assistida , São Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- b Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reprodução Assistida , São Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- a Fertility Medical Group , São Paulo , SP , Brazil.,b Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reprodução Assistida , São Paulo , SP , Brazil
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- a Fertility Medical Group , São Paulo , SP , Brazil.,b Instituto Sapientiae - Centro de Estudos e Pesquisa em Reprodução Assistida , São Paulo , SP , Brazil
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Desmawati, Kongsuwan W, Chatchawet W. Effect of Nursing Intervention Integrating an Islamic Praying Program on Labor Pain and Pain Behaviors in Primiparous Muslim Women. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY RESEARCH 2019; 24:220-226. [PMID: 31057639 PMCID: PMC6485027 DOI: 10.4103/ijnmr.ijnmr_36_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Labor pain has always been a priority issue for primiparous women. Pain behaviors appear as a response to labor pain. This study aimed at examining the effect of nursing interventions integrating an Islamic praying (NIIIP) program on labor pain and pain behavior. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this experimental design, 42 women in the control group received the usual care; 41 in the experimental group received the usual care and an NIIIP program from the 32nd week of pregnancy. This was done by providing childbirth education which they then practiced at home every day until they entered the labor room in the Bhinneka Bhakti Husada Hospital and Community Health Center Pamulang, Indonesia. They conducted 30 min of reciting from the Quran, stroking, positioning during their inter contractions, just breathing during contractions at the 1st, 2nd, 3rd h after cervical dilation of 3-4 cm. The visual analogue scale (VAS) and pain behaviors observation scale (PBOS) were used to measure pain and pain behaviors. Repeated measures of the ANOVA and t test were used to analyze the data. RESULTS There were significant differences in experience of labor pain ([F = 113.07, df (1, 81), p < 0.001] and pain behavior ([F = 147,49 df (1, 81), p < 0.001] between the control and experimental groups. There were significant statistical differences of over four times at the points of pain [F = 82.84, df (2, 182), p < 0.001] and pain behaviors [F = 165.55, df = (2, 189), p < 0.001]. CONCLUSIONS The program effectively resulted in lower pain and increased pain behaviors.
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- Desmawati
- Department of Maternity Nursing, Faculty of Science, University of Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta, Indonesia
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Beattie JF, Thompson MD, Parks PH, Jacobs RQ, Goyal M. Caregiver-reported religious beliefs and complementary and alternative medicine use among children admitted to an epilepsy monitoring unit. Epilepsy Behav 2017; 69:139-146. [PMID: 28285234 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2017.01.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2016] [Revised: 01/26/2017] [Accepted: 01/26/2017] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) includes a wide range of practices and products that are generally outside the use of conventional medicine as practiced in Western cultures. Use of CAM in persons with epilepsy is high, even compared to individuals with other chronic health conditions. In this study, we surveyed caregivers of children admitted to a regional epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) in the southeast United States to assess CAM use among patients (N=225). Thirteen percent of respondents indicated current use of CAM by their child, 16% reported past use, and 43% reported interest in future use, most commonly in marijuana as a potential treatment (23%). Over 25% of respondents expressed interest in CAM use related to side effects of anti-epileptic medications. Regarding prayer as a form of CAM, a large majority of respondents in this sample identified as Christian and actively prayed for their child's illness, revealing a high prevalence of spiritual practices in this population. Eighty-one percent of respondents reported that they had not discussed CAM use with their doctor. Discussing CAM use with a health care provider was significantly related to past CAM use (p<.02), but not current use or willingness to try CAM in the future (p>.05). These results have important implications for future practice and support increased communication and patient education, as many anti-epileptic medications interact with certain herbs and supplements, posing a potential health risk and treatment barrier in this population.
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- Julia Fleming Beattie
- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Campbell Hall 415, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
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- Children's of Alabama, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
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- Children's of Alabama, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Campbell Hall 415, 1720 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
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Rao A, Hickman LD, Phillips JL, Sibbritt D. Prevalence and characteristics of Australian women who use prayer or spiritual healing: A nationally representative cross-sectional study. Complement Ther Med 2016; 27:35-42. [PMID: 27515874 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2016.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2015] [Revised: 04/28/2016] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To determine the prevalence and characteristics of users of prayer or spiritual healing among Australian women aged 31-36 years. DESIGN AND SETTING This cross-sectional study was conducted as a part of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH). The sample used in the current sub-study were participants from the 'young' cohort (1973-78) (n=8180) aged between 31 and 36 years. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Use of prayer or spiritual healing RESULTS Prayer or spiritual healing was used on a regular basis by 20% of women aged between 31 and 36 years in 2009. Women who had symptoms of chronic illnesses (p=0.001), women who had never smoked (p=0.001) and women who used other forms of CAM (p<0.001) were significantly more likely to use prayer or spiritual healing. CONCLUSION A significant proportion of women use prayer or spiritual healing on a regular basis. Further research is required to better understand their rationale for using prayer or spiritual healing and its perceived impact on health related outcomes and general well-being.
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- Angela Rao
- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia; Centre for Cardiovascular and Chronic Care, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia; Australian Research Centre in Complementary and Integrative Medicine, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia
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