Handbook of Religion and HealthOxford University Press, 2001 - 712 pages What effect does religion have on physical and mental health? In answering this question, this book reviews and discusses research on the relationship between religion and a variety of mental and physical health outcomes, including depression and anxiety; heart disease, stroke, and cancer; and health related behaviors such as smoking and substance abuse. The authors examine the positive and negative effects of religion on health throughout the life span, from childhood to old age. Based on their findings, they build theoretical models illustrating the behavioral, psychological, social, and physiological pathways through which religion may influence health. The authors also review research on the impact of religious affiliation, belief, and practice on the use of health services and compliance with medical treatment. In conclusion, they discuss the clinical relevance of their findings and make recommendations for future research priorities. Offering the first comprehensive examination of its topic, this volume is an indispensable resource for research scientists, health professionals, public policy makers, and anyone interested in the relationship between religion and health. |
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
HISTORICAL CONTEXT | 15 |
Definitions | 17 |
A History of Religion Science and Medicine Historical Timeline | 24 |
DEBATING RELIGIONS EFFECTS ON HEALTH | 51 |
Religions Positive Effects | 53 |
Religions Negative Effects | 60 |
Religious Coping The Patrent s Experience | 78 |
Immune System Dysfunction | 276 |
Cancer | 292 |
Mortality | 318 |
Religion and Disability | 331 |
Pain and Other Somatic Symptoms | 344 |
Health Behaviors | 358 |
Understanding Religionus Effects on Physical Health | 382 |
RELIGION AND USE OF HEALTH SERVICES | 395 |
RESEARCH ON RELIGION AND MENTAL HEALTH | 95 |
WellBeing | 97 |
Depression | 118 |
Suicide | 136 |
Anxiety Disorders | 144 |
Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses | 154 |
Alcohol and Drug Use | 166 |
Delinquency | 181 |
Marital Instability | 191 |
Personality | 204 |
Understanding Religions Effects on Mental Health | 214 |
RESEARCH ON RELIGION AND PHYSICAL DISORDERS | 229 |
Heart Disease | 231 |
Hypertension | 250 |
Cerebrovascular Disease and the Brain | 264 |
Disease Prevention Disease Detection and Treatment Compliance | 397 |
Use of General Medical and Mental Health Services | 409 |
Understanding Religions Effects on Health Service Use | 428 |
Health Professionals | 437 |
Religious Professionals | 449 |
PRIORITIES FOR FUTURE RESEARCH | 463 |
Areas of Research That Need Further Study | 465 |
Research Methods | 479 |
Measurement Tools | 495 |
STUDIES ON RELIGION AND HEALTH BY HEALTH OUTCOME | |
The Studies Earliest to 2000 | 1 |
Conclusions | 7 |
References | 3 |
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References to this book
Complementary Therapies in Neurology: An Evidence-Based Approach Barry Oken No preview available - 2003 |
Exploring Spirituality and Culture in Adult and Higher Education Elizabeth J. Tisdell Limited preview - 2003 |