The influences of faith on illness representations and coping procedures of mental and cognitive health among aging Arab refugees: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Refugees experience higher rates of mental illness such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which are documented risk factors for dementia. Faith and spiritual practices have been shown to play a significant role in patients' understanding and coping with illness, however, this field of study among refugee populations remains lacking. This study aims to address this literature gap by examining the role of faith on mental health and cognitive health among Arab refugees resettled in Arab and Western countries.

Materials and methods

A total of 61 Arab refugees were recruited through ethnic community-based organizations in San Diego, California, United States (N = 29) and Amman, Jordan (N = 32). Participants were interviewed through

SUBMITTER: Bridi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10200919 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature