Exploring the role of religion in the recovery experiences of suicide attempt survivors in Ghana

J Osafo, W Asare-Doku, CS Akotia - BMC psychiatry, 2023 - Springer
Background Religion performs a doubled edged role in a suicide crisis. On the one hand, it
elicits empathic responses towards suicidal persons. On the other, it condemns and shames …

Religious and spiritual coping elements in dealing with chronic diseases: A qualitative exploration of the perspectives of older Iranian zoroastrians

H Rezaeipandari, MA Morowatisharifabad… - Journal of religion and …, 2023 - Springer
Religiosity is a desirable alternative coping strategy for many people when facing negative
life events including age-related infirmities and stressors. Religious coping mechanisms …

Challenges experienced by patients with hypertension in Ghana: A qualitative inquiry

F Atibila, G Ten Hoor, ET Donkoh, G Kok - PLoS One, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Hypertension (HPT) is an essential public health problem affecting both lower
and middle-income countries disproportionately. Evidence suggests that HPT is the leading …

Children's narratives of family life in Ghana: A cultural lens via story stems

NM Hosny, A Danquah, K Berry, MW Wan - Journal of Child and Family …, 2020 - Springer
A Western worldview pervades the social and psychological study of children. The current
study employed a story-stem method to qualitatively explore the daily and family life …

Factors associated with breakup distress following a romantic relationship dissolution among emerging adult students

ASJ van der Watt, A Roos, E Lesch… - Journal of Psychology in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Romantic relationship dissolutions (RRDs) frequently occur among emerging adult students
and can lead to significant distress. Little information is available regarding the factors …

Religious leaders as trusted messengers in combatting hypertension in rural Tanzanian communities

VJ Lambert, GA Kisigo, A Nzali, E Laizer… - American Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Background Hypertension is a growing public health emergency in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
Based on the known influence of religious leaders in rural sub-Saharan Africa and our prior …

Meaning-making and health

BL Knizek, J Hagen, H Hjelmeland… - Handbook of Concepts in …, 2024 - Springer
During the last decades, meaning-making has come into focus as a valuable resource for
health. Through life, a person might face different challenges such as bereavement, loss of …

Understanding traditional healer utilisation for hypertension care using the Andersen model: a qualitative study in Mwanza, Tanzania

R Sundararajan, R Alakiu, M Ponticiello… - Global public …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Hypertension disproportionately affects people living in African countries, where there are
many challenges to appropriate diagnosis and treatment, and many people with …

“In my Own Land, I Am Treated like a Foreigner”: Mining-Induced Challenges and Psychological Distress Among Farmers in Ghanaian Mining Communities

F Annor, S Annor, I Abdul-Nasiru - Society & Natural Resources, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study explored mining-induced challenges, experiences of psychological distress, and
coping strategies among farmers in mining communities in Ghana. Using a qualitative …

How faith in Tibetan Buddhism is associated with positive social mentalities for Tibetan students: The roles of psychological resilience and self-harmony

Y Wang, Q Xu, J Zhang, X Xiao, C Guo - Current Psychology, 2024 - Springer
As part of the unique Tibetan culture, Tibetan Buddhism is associated with traditional
educational influence on Tibetan children's self-development, such as psychological …