Religion in the US during the time of a Pandemic: A Medical Perspective.
J Relig Health
; 60(5): 3177-3192, 2021 Oct.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34338954
ABSTRACT
Approximately 80% of Americans identify as religious. As physicians caring for patients with COVID-19, we have seen both positive and negative effects of religious activity during the pandemic. Religious worship generally supports close social interaction, which provides many benefits, especially in mental health, but it can also contradict infection control measures. These forces do not necessarily have to be in opposition to each other. Herein, we present three case vignettes of religious patients who were infected with and recovered from COVID-19. We review the potential benefits and risks of religious activity in the current pandemic, as supported by the medical literature. Finally, we offer some thoughts on how to engage with patients so that the benefits of both religious activity and public health measures are optimized.
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Pandemias
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COVID-19
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Humans
País como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article