Searching for Significance During a Pandemic: A Muslim Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-453
Author(s):  
Dhaneesha Bahadur ◽  
Steven L. Baumann
Keyword(s):  
Religious Coping ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Spiritual Practices ◽  
American Family ◽  
Muslim American ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Faith Practices ◽  
Difficult Times

The authors in this article seek to describe the importance of keeping one’s beliefs and spiritual practices alive during the COVID-19 pandemic from a Muslim perspective, and it considers this challenge in light of the theory of religious coping and the growing literature on the benefits of mindfulness. It provides nurses and other healthcare providers a view into the beliefs and practices of a Muslim-American family and shows how faith practices can help people not only cope but grow in difficult times. Implications for nursing and healthcare are discussed.

Why Is She So Distressed?

2020 ◽  
pp. 275-284
Author(s):  
Daniel Waechter Webb ◽  
Megan J. Thorvilson
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Child Life ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Life Meaning ◽  
Spiritual Beliefs ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Child Life Specialists ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Difficult Times

Illness often raises many questions related to humanity and life meaning both for children and their families, and many lean on spirituality to sustain them in difficult times. When one’s ability to experience and integrate meaning in life becomes disrupted, patients may experience spiritual distress, which can present in physical, psychological, and social ways. The majority of pediatricians acknowledge a positive role for spirituality in healing, in strengthening the therapeutic relationship, and in providing support for patients/families, yet clinicians often feel ill-equipped to address spirituality with families. However, most parents would prefer to be open about their spiritual beliefs and practices with their medical team. In addition to the clinician, chaplains, child life specialists, social workers, and psychologists can support the evolving spiritual needs of children as they grow and develop.

scholarly journals Faith as a Resource in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Is Associated with a Positive Interpretation of Illness and Experience of Gratitude/Awe

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arndt Büssing ◽  
Anne-Gritli Wirth ◽  
Knut Humbroich ◽  
Kathrin Gerbershagen ◽  
Sebastian Schimrigk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Negative Mood ◽  
Mood States ◽  
Spiritual Practices ◽  
Specific Interest ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Negative Mood States ◽  
Difficult Times

The aim of this cross-sectional anonymous survey with standardized questionnaires was to investigate which resources to cope were used by patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). We focussed on patients' conviction that their faith might be a strong hold in difficult times and on their engagement in different forms of spirituality. Consecutively 213 German patients (75% women; mean age 43 ± 11 years) were enrolled. Fifty-five percent regarded themselves as neither religious nor spiritual (R−S−), while 31% describe themselves as religious. For 29%, faith was a strong hold in difficult times. This resource was neither related to patients' EDSS scores, and life affections, fatigue, negative mood states, life satisfaction nor to Positive attitudes. Instead it was moderately associated with a Reappraisal strategy (i.e., and positive interpretation of illness) and experience of gratitude/awe. Compared to spiritual/religious patients, R−S− individuals had significantly (P<.0001) lower Reappraisal scores and lower engagement in specific forms of spiritual practices. The ability to reflect on what is essential in life, to appreciate and value life, and also the conviction that illness may have meaning and could be regarded as a chance for development was low in R−S− individuals which either may have no specific interest or are less willing to reflect these issues.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Regarding Antiretroviral Medications for HIV Prevention: Results from a Survey of Healthcare Providers in New England

PLoS ONE ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. e0132398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas S. Krakower ◽  
Catherine E. Oldenburg ◽  
Jennifer A. Mitty ◽  
Ira B. Wilson ◽  
Ann E. Kurth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
New England ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Antiretroviral Medications

Influence of Islamic Traditions on Breastfeeding Beliefs and Practices Among African American Muslims in West Philadelphia: A Mixed-Methods Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 164-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camilia Kamoun ◽  
Diane Spatz
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
American Muslims ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Attitudes

Background: Little is known regarding the influence of religion on breastfeeding in African American communities. In particular, whether Islamic traditions influence breastfeeding beliefs and practices among African American Muslims has not been studied. Research aim: This study sought to gain understanding of breastfeeding attitudes, rates, and education among African American Muslims in West Philadelphia and to examine if engaging Islamic teachings in breastfeeding education can positively influence breastfeeding attitudes. Methods: Open-ended, in-person, digitally recorded qualitative interviews were conducted with 10 community leaders and analyzed by conventional content analysis. A study tool distributed to a convenience sample of 44 community members and 11 leaders was used to gather information about education received from community leaders, breastfeeding attitudes and practices, and the potential for Islamic teachings to positively affect breastfeeding attitudes and practices. To obtain further data on this last topic, preliminary data analysis guided the creation of an education pamphlet, about which feedback was gathered through another study tool. Results: Education surrounding Islamic perspectives on breastfeeding was not prevalent. African American Muslims in West Philadelphia view breastfeeding favorably and have higher rates of breastfeeding than African Americans as a whole. Community education about breastfeeding that engaged Islamic teachings improved respondents’ breastfeeding attitudes. Conclusion: Increasing education among providers and African American Muslims about Islamic perspectives on breastfeeding may improve breastfeeding exclusivity and duration. Healthcare providers who care for Muslim women should be aware of Islam’s tradition of positive attitudes toward breastfeeding and partner with Muslim leaders to improve breastfeeding rates and duration among such women.

The lived experience of Buddhist-oriented religious coping in late life: Buddhism as a cognitive schema

2019 ◽  
pp. 135910531988274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianbin Xu
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Cognitive Schema ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Coping Methods ◽  
Mantra Meditation

This article explores how older Buddhists in Singapore use Buddhist beliefs and practices to cope with stress. Semi-structured interviews with six older Buddhists were conducted. Interview transcripts were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Data analysis identified three ways of Buddhist-oriented religious coping: meaning-making coping, meditative coping, and ego-transcendence coping. In meaning-making coping, participants employed the notions of karma and duḥkha to make sense of stress. Participants’ meditative coping methods included visualization and mantra meditation. During ego-transcendence coping, participants drew on the notion of non-attachment to the ego. The three ways of Buddhist-oriented religious coping can be examined in a Buddhism-as-cognitive-schema perspective.

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices related to chronic suppurative otitis media and hearing impairment in Pokhara, Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 130 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
N F Poole ◽  
M K Skilton ◽  
T C P Martin ◽  
M C F Smith
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Otitis Media ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Beliefs And Practices ◽  
Bodily Fluids ◽  
Home Remedies ◽  
Knowledge Deficits

AbstractBackground:Nepal has a high prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media and hearing impairment. An improved understanding of patients' knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices is therefore important for effective healthcare planning and intervention.Method:Questionnaires designed to explore their current knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices were completed by 153 participants: 71 were affected by a known ear disease and 82 were unaffected.Results:In the unaffected group, 31.7 per cent considered breast milk to be a risk factor for ear infection. Home remedies (e.g. leaf paste, oils, and urine and/or bodily fluids) had been used by 42.3 per cent of the affected group. Most participants (71.9 per cent) believed that society discriminates against those with hearing impairment.Conclusion:Knowledge deficits and false beliefs were found in both groups, along with a significant use of home remedies and a perception of discrimination against people with hearing impairment. These findings are relevant for healthcare providers and may aid the development of policy, interventions and public education initiatives.

scholarly journals Burden in Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients: The Association with Depression, Religiosity and Religious Coping

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 171-182
Author(s):  
Shim Vun Kong ◽  
Ng Chong Guan
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Local Data ◽  
Cancer Caregiving

Introduction: Cancer caregiving is challenging and often associated with significant burden in family caregivers. Yet, the healthcare providers often overlook the needs of the caregivers. Local data on cancer caregiving is still lacking. In line with the increasing cancer cases worldwide, there is a need to examine factors influencing the caregiver burden, and to find ways to improve the quality of life of the caregivers. Objectives: The study aimed to determine the caregiver burden rate among the local family caregivers of cancer patients, and to examine the associations between the caregiver burden and their sociodemographic factors, clinical factors, levels of depression, religiosity, and religious coping patterns. Methods: 127 family caregivers of cancer patients in a government tertiary hospital in Sarawak, Malaysia were recruited cross-sectionally using non-random sampling method. The associations between the variables were examined through bivariate analyses (Chi-Square test), followed by multivariate analysis to determine the factor(s) that were significantly associated with the caregiver burden. Results: The caregiver burden rate among local cancer caregivers was 55.6%. Two factors remained significant after adjusted in multivariate analysis. Caregivers who were the offspring of cancer patients experienced significantly fewer burden than non-offspring caregivers (OR 0.41, CI 0.18 – 0.94, p = 0.035). Also, the caregiver depression was significantly associated with the caregiver burden (OR 4.26, CI 1.87 – 9.72, p = 0.001). There were no significant associations found between the religiosity and religious coping with the caregiver burden on multivariate level. Conclusion: Caregiver burden is common among family caregivers of cancer patients. Caregivers who are the children or grandchildren of cancer patients are less likely to experience caregiver burden, whereas caregivers who have probable depression are more likely to experience caregiver burden. Future studies should assess the effects of specific intervention strategies in helping these caregivers.

scholarly journals Beliefs and practices of healthcare providers regarding obesity: a systematic review

2012 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filipa Valente Teixeira ◽  
José Luis Pais-Ribeiro ◽  
Ângela Rosa Pinho da Costa Maia
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Beliefs And Practices

scholarly journals The Role of Personal, Social and Religious Resources in Caregiving Stress

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidya Triana ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Religious Coping ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Caregiving Stress ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Religious Resources ◽  
Difficult Times ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study puts personal, social, and religious resources as a stress buffer for caregivers. The limitation of personal, social, religious resources have a detrimental effect on the mental health of caregivers of a family member with schizophrenia (hereinafter referred to as People with Schizophrenia, or PwS). Following the caregiving stress process theory, this study aims to clarify not only the role of personal and social resources but also the religious ones. For this purpose, in-depth interviews with a life history method were done to twenty (20) caregivers of PwS. The result shows that personal resources like coping mechanism management (for example, by doing a positive comparison with others and reducing the expectations on the PwS) would help to perceive the role of a caregiver more positively. Meanwhile, social resources like social support were received by the caregivers from their significant others (family members) and similar others (support group). Social support was received in the form of emotional support, caregiving help, and instrumental aid. Religious resources in the form of religious coping were also used as a buffer for the stress that came from caregiving. This was done by positive religious coping, such as asking for help from God during difficult times, involving God in everything they do, and surrendering themselves to God to get the strength to face life problems. These three resources (personal, social, religious) were needed by the caregivers so they can preserve their mental health.

scholarly journals Beliefs and practices of healthcare providers regarding obesity: a systematic review

2012 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 254-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filipa Valente Teixeira ◽  
José Luis Pais-Ribeiro ◽  
Ângela Rosa Pinho da Costa Maia
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Beliefs And Practices
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