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Record Nr.

UNINA9910298073503321

Autore

Koenig Harold G (Harold George), <1951->

Titolo

Health and Well-Being in Islamic Societies : Background, Research, and Applications / / by Harold G. Koenig, Saad Al Shohaib

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

3-319-05873-8

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (365 p.)

Disciplina

150

306

306.697

361.3

Soggetti

Health psychology

Social work

Psychiatry

Muslims - Health and hygiene

Muslims - Psychology

Muslims

Culture - Study and teaching

PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology

MEDICAL / Public Health

Health Psychology

Social Work

Regional and Cultural Studies

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Section 1: Background -- Historical background -- Muslim beliefs, practices and values -- Beliefs about health, healing and healthcare -- Christian beliefs, practices and values -- Differences and similarities -- Section 2: Research -- Religion and health in Christian populations -- Religion and negative emotions in Muslims -- Religion and positive emotions in Muslims -- Religion and social health



in Muslims -- Religion and behavioral health in Muslims -- Religion and physical health in Muslims -- Understanding how Islam influences health -- Future research needs on Islam and health -- Section 3: Applications -- Applications in clinical practice -- Implications for public health -- Summary and conclusions.

Sommario/riassunto

From the first hospitals to pioneering pharmacy techniques, the early history of medicine reflects the groundbreaking contributions of Islamic physicians and scientists. Less recognized, however, is the impact of Islam on the health and daily health practices of modern day Muslims.   Meticulously documented with current research sources and relevant religious texts, Health and Well-Being in Islamic Societies sheds light on the relationships between Muslim beliefs and physical, psychological, and social health. Background chapters trace Muslim thought on health and healing as it has evolved over the centuries to the present. The authors provide even-handed comparisons with Christianity as the two traditions approach medical and ethical questions, and with Christian populations in terms of health outcomes, assuring coverage that is not only objective but also empirically sound and clinically useful. And as the concluding chapters show, understanding of these similarities and differences can lead to better care for clients, cost-effective services for communities, and healthier Muslim populations in general. Included among the book's topics:   Muslim beliefs about health, healing, and healthcare Similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian health beliefs Impact of religion on physical, mental, and community health in Muslims Understanding how Islam influences health Applications for clinical practice Implications for public health   Cultural awareness is critical to improving both individual client health and public health on a global scale. Health and Well-Being in Islamic Societies is essential reading for clinical and health psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses, and will be informative for the general reader as well.  .