Body Sanctification and Sleep in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis: A Pilot Study

AbstractImbuing one ’s body with divine significance is associated with health-protective behaviors. The purpose of this study was to determine whether adolescents with a life-shortening, chronic disease (cystic fibrosis) who sanctified their bodies also received adequate sleep. Data from Daily Phone Diaries and ques tionnaire replies from 45 adolescents with cystic fibrosis (ages 11–19 years) were analyzed. A significant relationship between body sanctification and sleep was found, with between-gender differences. Body sanctification is an understudied construct which is associated with healthy behaviors.
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research