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Trends in Spirituality, Religiosity and Health in Adults of Colombia: A Descriptive Study

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  • Hernando Vargas-Uricoechea

    (MD. MSc. PhD. Full Professor and Director of the Metabolic Diseases Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine; University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.)

  • Karen Alejandra Urrego-Noguera.

    (MD. Metabolic Diseases Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine; University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.)

  • Juan David Ospina-Suárez

    (MD. Metabolic Diseases Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine; University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.)

  • María V. Pinzón-Fernández.

    (PhD. Full Professor and Director of the Health Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine; University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.)

Abstract

Background: Religiosity and spirituality have been associated with different health outcomes. Objectives: Determine the associations between spirituality, religiosity and health outcomes. Methods: Descriptive, population–based study, health history, lifestyles and spirituality/religiosity were evaluated. Results: 199 adults participated; The most common mental illnesses were anxiety and depression. 86.4% considered themselves spiritual and 76.4% religious. There were positive and significant associations between female sex and spirituality and between religiosity and self–perception of happiness. A lower frequency of depression was observed in those considered spiritual. Conclusions: An association was found between spirituality, religiosity and physical and mental well–being, especially in the perception of happiness and the lower frequency of mental disorders.

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  • Hernando Vargas-Uricoechea & Karen Alejandra Urrego-Noguera. & Juan David Ospina-Suárez & María V. Pinzón-Fernández., 2024. "Trends in Spirituality, Religiosity and Health in Adults of Colombia: A Descriptive Study," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 11(9), pages 554-566, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:11:y:2024:i:9:p:554-566
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