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The associations between religion, bereavement and depression among Hong Kong nurses

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: This paper is to examine the associations between religion, bereavement and depression among nursing professionals using a cross-sectional survey design. There is little empirical evidence in Asia suggesting that religion may either increase or lower the likelihood of nursing professionals being depressed. METHODS: We analyzed the results of a Mental Health Survey soliciting data from 850 Hong Kong nurses (aged 21-59, 178 males) regarding their mental well-being and associated factors, including participants' socio-economic profile and recent life-events. Multiple linear regression analyses examined associations between religion, bereavement and depression. RESULTS: Religious faith is weakly associated with lower self-reported depression in bereavement. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings confirm those studies suggesting that religion positively affects mental health and yet healthcare providers have yet to assimilate this insight.

Source: BMC Research Notes

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2588-7

Authors: Teris Cheung, Paul H. Lee, Paul S. F. Yip

Institutions: Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Hong Kong

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,690