scholarly journals Intercessory Rote Prayer, Life Longevity and the Mortality of Roman Catholic Bishops: An Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Banasik-Jemielniak ◽  
Dariusz Jemielniak ◽  
Wojciech Pędzich
Keyword(s):  
Extended Period ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Roman Catholic ◽  
Marginal Effect ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Main Effect ◽  
Observational Cohort ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Length Of Life ◽  
Catholic Bishops

AbstractBased 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.

(Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Banasik ◽  
Dariusz Jemielniak ◽  
Wojciech P?dzich
Keyword(s):  
Medical Condition ◽  
Extended Period ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Marginal Effect ◽  
Life Duration ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Teachers ◽  
Length Of Life ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND There have been mixed results of the studies checking whether prayers do actually extend the life duration of the people prayed for. Most studies on the topic included a small number of prayers and most of them focused on people already struggling with a medical condition. Intercessory prayer’s influence on health is of scholarly interest, yet it is unclear if its effect may be dependent on the number of prayers for a named individual received per annum. OBJECTIVE We sought to examine if there is a noticeable increased 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. METHODS We retrieved and conducted a statistical analysis of the data about the length of life for 857 Roman Catholic bishops, 500 Catholic priests, and 3038 male academics from the US, France, Italy, Poland, Brazil, and Mexico. We obtained information for these individuals who died between 1988 and 2018 from Wikidata, and conducted an observational cohort study. Bishops were chosen for the study, as they receive millions of individual prayers for well being, according to conservative estimates. RESULTS There was a main effect for occupation F(2, 4391) = 4.07, p = .017, ηp 2 = .002, with pairwise comparisons indicating significant differences between the mean life duration of bishops (M=30489) and of priests (M=29894), but none between the academic teachers (M=30147) 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 = .11. Our main outcome measure is covariance of the mean length of life in each of the categories: bishops, priests, academic teachers, controlled for nationality. CONCLUSIONS 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. We found no difference between bishops and male academics. These results show that the impact of intercessory prayers on longevity is not observable.

scholarly journals Gender-wise Comparative Assessment of Lifestyle Patterns and Well-being Status among Healthcare Employees at a Tertiary Care Hospital

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanajakshamma Velam ◽  
Vyshnavi Kancherla ◽  
Latheef Kasala ◽  
Anusha Kancherla ◽  
Mounica Reddy Pillaram
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care Hospital ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Female Employees ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Lifestyle Patterns ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Abstract Background This study was an attempt to assess and compare the gender-wise lifestyle patterns and well-being status among the employees of a tertiary care teaching hospital. Material and Methods This is a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study conducted at a tertiary care hospital between May and August 2019. A total of 777 employees belonging to both genders (male and female) and working at different professional levels were assessed. All the enrolled employees were subjected to a comprehensive study tool consisting of various dimensions of their health, which included physical, mental, social, spiritual and intellectual health dimensions. Results Among the participants, 327 (42.1%) were male and 450 (57.9%) were female. There was no significant difference in the mean age of male (37.91 ± 7.52) and female (36.85 ± 8.16) employees (p = 0.07). A significantly higher proportion of diabetes and hypertension were seen in male employees (9.8% and 14.4%, respectively) than in female (5.6% and 6.2% respectively). The overall well-being was better in male employees than in females and was statistically significant (p < 0.0001). We found that male employees had statistically significant better well-being in terms of physical, mental and social health whereas female employees had intellectual health. Conclusion The overall well-being in healthcare staff was good at our tertiary care hospital, and the outstanding/good well-being rate was higher in male employees than in female employees. Female employees experienced risks with regard to their physical health.

scholarly journals Psychological Well-Being Differences Between PNS Lecturers And Non-PNS Lecturers At UIN Raden Fatah Palembang

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 192-199
Author(s):  
Listya Istiningtyas
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Civil Servant ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Measuring Tool

There are two permanent lecturers at UIN Raden Fatah Palembang, namely PNS (Civil Servant) and Non-PNS (Non-Civil Servant) lecturers, but for Non-PNS lecturers there are differences in treatment and legal uncertainty in that status. This study focuses on knowing the differences in psychological well-being between PNS and Non-PNS lecturers at UIN Raden Fatah Palembang. This research is a comparative quantitative study. From 25% of the population the number of research subjects is 125 people (81 PNS lecturers and 44 Non-PNS lecturers). The measuring tool uses for the dimensions of psychological well-being is a modified scale and adapted from Ryff and Keyes (1995). The data analysis method used was the Independent Sample t-test using SPSS 24.0. The result of hypothesis test shows a significance value that states Ha is accepted and H0 is rejected. In conclusion, there is a significant difference between the psychological well-being of PNS lecturers and non-PNS lecturers at UIN Raden Fatah. The mean variant of Non-PNS lecturers is also smaller, meaning that the psychological well-being of PNS lecturers is higher than Non-PNS lecturers.

scholarly journals Effect of lavender aromatherapy on well-being among hemodialysis patients: A randomized clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masoumeh Bagheri Nesami ◽  
Seyed Afshin Shorofi ◽  
Attieh Nikkhah ◽  
Hossein Roohi Moghaddam ◽  
Ali Mahdavi
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Underlying Disease ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
And Control ◽  
Experimental Group

  In spite of the improvement of dialysis techniques, hemodialysis patients still experience debilitation. Impaired functioning, well-being, and quality of life are among the factors that are of a great concern in these patients. The current study aimed to examine the effects of lavender essential oil on well-being among hemodialysis patients. This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 30 hemodialysis patients. For each patient in the experimental group, five cotton balls were prepared using two drops of lavender essence diluted with sweet almond oil. Lavender was used at five concentrations of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%, administered through pinning the soaked cotton ball on the patients' collar on the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth weeks of the intervention, respectively. The patients were asked to breathe normally for 20 min. On the other hand, the control group received only routine nursing care. The perceived sense of well-being was measured in both groups at the end of each week using a visual analog scale. The mean ages of patients were obtained as 58.9 ± 14.31 and 53.03 ± 15.84 years for the experimental and control groups, respectively. Hypertension was reported to be the most common underlying disease in both groups. The results showed a significant difference in the mean level of well-being in the experimental group in the fourth and fifth weeks of the intervention, compared to that before the intervention. Inhalation aromatherapy with 40% and 50% lavender essence had a positive effect on the perceived sense of well-being in hemodialysis patients. However, lower concentrations of 10%, 20%, and 30% did not exert a comparable effect.

scholarly journals The effect of group religious intervention on spiritual health and symptom reduction in patients with depression

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Masoud Nikfarjam ◽  
Kamal Solati ◽  
Saeid Heidari-Soureshjani ◽  
Mohammadreza Nourmohammadi ◽  
Seyed Yahya Kazemi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Spiritual Health ◽  
Symptom Reduction ◽  
Hamilton Depression Scale ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Religious Intervention ◽  
Group Ii

Background and aims: Depression is considered a disease which is associated with various complications including suicide and imposes high costs on the health systems. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of group religious intervention on spiritual wellbeing and symptom reduction in patients with depression. Methods: In this clinical trial, 72 patients with anxiety were included using convenience sampling technique and then were randomly divided into patients with depression who underwent pharmacotherapy alone (group I) and those who underwent pharmacotherapy and religious intervention (group II). In addition, the religious group II participated in 5 90-minute sessions within three weeks and received the routine drug treatment. Then, a demographic questionnaire, Paloutzian and Ellison’s Spiritual Well-Being scale, and Hamilton Depression scale were completed. Finally, the data were analyzed by the SPSS software, version 18. Results: There was no significant difference between the demographic characteristics of the patients (P>0.05). However, the mean scores of religious and existential aspects of spiritual health, as well as the mean total score of spiritual health after the intervention were significantly higher in group II who received religious intervention compared to group I (P<0.05). Conversely, the mean score of depression significantly decreased in groups I and II after the study (P<0.001). In other words, after intervention, the mean score of depression was significantly lower in group II who received religious intervention compared to the group I (P=0.038). Conclusion: In general, religious intervention, reduced the symptoms of depression in patients in addition to increasing the level of the spiritual health of the patients

scholarly journals Assessment of health-promoting lifestyle profile and its relation with well-being of medical students: A cross sectional.

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (06) ◽  
pp. 921-927
Author(s):  
Subhan Ullah ◽  
Mubarak Ali Anjum ◽  
Khalid Parvez ◽  
Uzma Sagheer ◽  
Ghulam Abbas Sheikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Health Promoting Lifestyle

Objectives: The aim of our study was to determine the importance and assessment of a health-promoting lifestyle and its possible association with well-being of medical students. Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Setting: Aziz Fatima Medical and Dental College Faisalabad. Period: June to July 2020. Material & Methods: The English version of Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile, and WHO-5 Well-Being Index were used in our study. Results: The research was conducted with 205 medical students. From which 102(49.8%) belongs from 4-year class and 103(50.2%) from 5-year class. Based on the table, the mean age of the total participants was 22.45(±1.03) years. Among the participants, the mean score of a health-promoting lifestyle was 133.36 ±18.90, which is interpreted as moderate. Lifestyle mean score is greater in 5th-year class as compare to 4th-year class but no significant difference was found because p value is greater than 0.05 there was a significant relationship between well-being and health-promoting lifestyle. Age and gender, were associated with students lifestyles. Independent t test is used to compare the mean difference in gender and MBBS class. Chi square test is used to find the significant association between well-being categories with gender and MBBS class. Pearson correlation coefficient method is used to measure the correlation between well being and healthy lifestyles. Conclusion: A health-promoting lifestyle of students in this study was moderate and they did not have an acceptable level of physical activity. The medical students’ curriculums need to be improved to enhance health promoting lifestyles.

scholarly journals Gender differences in the factors influencing the choice of future career among the final stage Turkish medical students

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-151
Author(s):  
Saad Ahmed Ali Jadoo ◽  
Ilker Dastan ◽  
Ammar Adnan Jawdat
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Background: Turkey has a marked increase in the proportion of female medical students and graduates doctors compared to males. However, females are still underrepresented in some disciplines and grouped in other branches of medicine. It is essential to regularly assess the medical students' trends toward the specialty and avoid the shortage and maldistribution in some critical specialties. This study aims to investigate the gender differences in Turkish medical students’ specialty preferences and influencing factors. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study carried out among final year students at the Bezmialem Vakif University (BVU), Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Data collected from March to April 2018 using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire included socio-demographic characteristics of the population, first choices for specialization, and the factors influencing those choices. An independent sample t-test performed to test the gender differences in different influencing factors. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16. Results:  A total of seventy (70) students (response rate of 69.5 %) included in the data analysis. The mean age of total respondents was 24.9 ± 0.96 (ranged 23-27), and the male to female ratio of students was approximately 1:1.4. Out of nineteen (19) factors, statistically significant gender differences noted in the mean scores of six factors. Male students were more influenced by family expectations (2.76 ± 0.87, p=0.008), geographical consideration (2.97 ± 0.91, p=0.053), and high income expectations (2.90 ± 0.90, p=0.024) compared to female students. However, female students were more influenced by personal interests (3.61 ± 0.49, p=0.041), personality characteristics (3.59 ± 0.55, p=0.010) and malpractice (2.73 ± 1.03, p=0.015) compared to male students. Conclusion: There is a significant difference between the sexes in terms of priorities; family, income, and geographical distribution significantly impacted on men, while women were more concerned with lifestyle, well-being and avoiding responsibility.

Length of Life of the Sexes in Nasonia Vitripennis (Walker) (Hymenoptera, Pteromalidae) Under Conditions of Starvation

1963 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 751-761
Author(s):  
P. E. KING ◽  
C. R. HOPKINS
Keyword(s):  
Marked Reduction ◽  
Major Change ◽  
Continuous Recording ◽  
Nasonia Vitripennis ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Length Of Life

1. At relative humidities of 65 and 100% the mean length of life of virgin or mated females of Nasonia vitripennis is greater than that of the males under similar conditions. 2. The sexes showed no significant difference in their respiratory rates, as measured by Warburg manometer or Macfadyen's continuous recording respirometer. 3. An examination of the organs of fed and starved individuals of both sexes showed that the only major change in the organs of starved individuals which can have any bearing on the length of life is the marked reduction in length of the ovaries resulting from resorption of the mature eggs. 4. It is suggested that the resorbed eggs supply the female with the nutriment which enables it to outlive the male when both are starved.

scholarly journals Psychological well-being of infertile women and its relationship with demographic factors and fertility history: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farnaz Sohbati ◽  
Seyedeh Batool Hasanpoor-Azghady ◽  
Mina Jafarabadi ◽  
Leila Amiri-Farahani ◽  
Marzieh Mohebbi
Keyword(s):  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Infertile Women ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Infertility leads to a wide range of psychological injuries that may reduce psychological well-being. This study aimed to determine the psychological well-being of infertile women and its relation with demographic factors and fertility history. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 infertile women referred to three infertility centres, Tehran, Iran. The sampling was continuous. We collected data from a self-generated demographic and fertility questionnaire and Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB). Data analysis was done by independent t-test, one way ANOVA. The significance level was set at P < 0.05. Results The results showed that there was no significant relationship between demographic variables including age, occupation of each couple, spousal’s education, economic status and place of residence with PWB, but the mean score of PWB was significantly different in women's educational levels (P = 0.03). There was also a significant difference between the mean score of PWB among different groups in the duration of marriage (P = 0.01). Fertility characteristics variables include the duration of infertility, duration of treatment of infertility, and current treatment were not the relation with PWB. However, the mean score of PWB in the number of IVF (P = 0.003) and the failed IVF pregnancies (P = 0.01) had a significant statistical difference. Conclusion The results showed that PWB related to several variables. Paying attention to these variables can help in the preparation and development of counseling or educational programs.

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence In Relation To Psychological Well-Being among Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Sayeeda Shaheen ◽  
Dr. Hameeda Shaheen
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
T Test ◽  
Intelligence Scale ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

The present study was aimed to investigate the emotional intelligence in relation to psychological well-being among students. The sample comprised 100 students (boys =50 & girls =50), who were randomly selected from Senior Secondary Schools, AMU, Aligarh. The mean age of students was 15 years. Well-Being Manifestation Measure Scale (WBMMS; Masse, et al. 1998a) and Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS; Schutte et al., 1998) was used to assess psychological well-being and emotional intelligence. Pearson Product-Moment Correlation and t-test were used to analyze the data. The results of the correlation showed that there is significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being. Further, the result of the t-test showed that girls scored significantly higher as compare to boys on emotional intelligence, while there was no significant difference found between boys and girls scores on total psychological well-being and also on its any dimensions.

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