The influences of faith on illness representations and coping procedures of mental and cognitive health among aging Arab refugees: a qualitative study

The influences of faith on illness representations and coping procedures of mental and cognitive health among aging Arab refugees: a qualitative study

IntroductionRefugees experience higher rates of mental illness such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which are documented risk factors for dementia. Faith and spiritual practices have been shown to play a significant role in patients' understanding and coping with illness...

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Main Authors: Lana Bridi, Dahlia A. Kaki, Behnan Albahsahli, Dania Abu Baker, Xara Khan, Raghad Aljenabi, Nissma Bencheikh, Melody K. Schiaffino, Alison A. Moore, Tala Al-Rousan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
Subjects:
dementia
religion
spirituality
Alzheimer's
Self-Regulation Model
Islam
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1083367/full

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