Suicide, Moral Injury, Parkinson ’s Disease, Diabetes and Dialysis
AbstractThis issue of JORH presents the first of a two-part series specifically exploring suicide. Research relating to moral injury is also included —a topic which has previously been discussed within earlier editions of JORH and an issue that is increasingly recognised as being associated with suicide. Other topic areas explored within this issue are Parkinson ’s Disease, Diabetes, and Haemodialysis. Finally, readers are once again reminded of the 9th European Congress on Religion, Spirituality and Health (ECRSH) to be held in May 2024, 16–18th at the Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria. We would als...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - November 10, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
The Association Between Personal, Affective, and Cognitive Factors and Suicide Risk Among Muslims in Turkey
In conclusion, it was determined that the female gender, suicide attempt, and psychological distress increased the risk of suicide, but that age, positive communication with parents, self-esteem, and positive perception of God decreased it. The findings of the research were discussed in l ight of the literature. (Source: Journal of Religion and Health)
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - November 9, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Should Physician-Assisted Suicide or Euthanasia be Legalized in the United States? A Medically Informed Perspective
AbstractThere is a pressing debate in the United States concerning the implied physicians ’ obligation to do no harm and the status of legalizing physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Key issues that underpin the debate are important to consider. These include: (1) foundational medical beginnings; (2) euthanasia’s historical and legal background context; and (3) the key arguments held by those for and against legalization of PAS. This paper reviews the major claims made by proponents for the legalization of PAS and the associated complexities and concerns that help underscore the importance of conscience freedoms. Relief o...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - November 8, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Does Religious Worldview Benefit Life Satisfaction? Examination of the Incremental Predictive Power, Underlying Mechanism, and Temporal Relationship in Hong Kong and the USA
AbstractThe benefits of religion have predominantly focused on personal religious identities and experiences, while the broader context of religious worldviews remains understudied. Across two quantitative studies, we showed the incremental predictive power of religious worldview and its mechanism among young adults in two societies —the USA (N = 179) and Hong Kong (N = 164). The mediation mechanism with social connectedness was further inferred from a 12-month study among Hong Kong Chinese (N = 133). This research has laid important groundwork for a deeper understanding of how religion shapes our perception ...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - November 2, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Retraction Note: Spirituality in Indian University Students and Its Associations with Socioeconomic Status, Religious Background, Social Support, and Mental Health
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Source: Journal of Religion and Health - November 2, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Does Religious Worldview Benefit Life Satisfaction? Examination of the Incremental Predictive Power, Underlying Mechanism, and Temporal Relationship in Hong Kong and the USA
AbstractThe benefits of religion have predominantly focused on personal religious identities and experiences, while the broader context of religious worldviews remains understudied. Across two quantitative studies, we showed the incremental predictive power of religious worldview and its mechanism among young adults in two societies —the USA (N = 179) and Hong Kong (N = 164). The mediation mechanism with social connectedness was further inferred from a 12-month study among Hong Kong Chinese (N = 133). This research has laid important groundwork for a deeper understanding of how religion shapes our perception ...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - November 2, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Retraction Note: Spirituality in Indian University Students and Its Associations with Socioeconomic Status, Religious Background, Social Support, and Mental Health
(Source: Journal of Religion and Health)
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - November 2, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale: A Cross-Sectional Study in Eight US Nursing Homes
This study examined the psychometric properties of a modified version of the SSCRS for assessing the perceptions of staff (i.e. nurses, rehabilitation staff, food and nutrition service staff, activities staff, social workers, and administrative staff) who work in nursing homes. The modified version of the SSCRS is measuring respondents ’ perceptions of spirituality, spiritual care, religiosity, and personalized care. Confirmatory factor analysis showed satisfactory goodness of fit for the original four-factor structure of the SSCRS. The modified version demonstrated good internal consistency and reliability (Cronbach’s...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - October 27, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Pastoral Narrative Disclosure: The Development and Evaluation of an Australian Chaplaincy Intervention Strategy for Addressing Moral Injury
In conclusion the positive satisfaction ratings by a significant number of ADF chaplaincy personnel completing MIST-3-PND, provided evidence that chaplains evaluated PND as a suitable counselling, guidance and education strategy, which affirmed its utilisation and justifies further research for using PND to address MI among veterans, that may also prove valuable for other chaplains working in community health and first responder contexts. (Source: Journal of Religion and Health)
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - October 27, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale: A Cross-Sectional Study in Eight US Nursing Homes
This study examined the psychometric properties of a modified version of the SSCRS for assessing the perceptions of staff (i.e. nurses, rehabilitation staff, food and nutrition service staff, activities staff, social workers, and administrative staff) who work in nursing homes. The modified version of the SSCRS is measuring respondents ’ perceptions of spirituality, spiritual care, religiosity, and personalized care. Confirmatory factor analysis showed satisfactory goodness of fit for the original four-factor structure of the SSCRS. The modified version demonstrated good internal consistency and reliability (Cronbach’s...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - October 27, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Pastoral Narrative Disclosure: The Development and Evaluation of an Australian Chaplaincy Intervention Strategy for Addressing Moral Injury
In conclusion the positive satisfaction ratings by a significant number of ADF chaplaincy personnel completing MIST-3-PND, provided evidence that chaplains evaluated PND as a suitable counselling, guidance and education strategy, which affirmed its utilisation and justifies further research for using PND to address MI among veterans, that may also prove valuable for other chaplains working in community health and first responder contexts. (Source: Journal of Religion and Health)
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - October 27, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
Triangulation of Questionnaires, Qualitative Data and Natural Language Processing: A Differential Approach to Religious Bah á’í Fasting in Germany
AbstractApproaches to integrating mixed methods into medical research are gaining popularity. To get a holistic understanding of the effects of behavioural interventions, we investigated religious fasting using a triangulation of quantitative, qualitative, and natural language analysis. We analysed an observational study of Bah á'í fasting in Germany using a between-method triangulation that is based on links between qualitative and quantitative analyses. Individual interviews show an increase in the mindfulness and well-being categories. Sentiment scores, extracted from the interviews through natural language processing...
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - October 25, 2023 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research
