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Religiosity and Physician Lifestyle from a Family Health Strategy
Guilherme Ramos Sens1, Gina Andrade Abdala2, Maria Dyrce Dias Meira1
1Adventist University of Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Journal of Religion and Health
|April 23, 2018
Summary
Physician religiosity is linked to healthier lifestyles. Greater religious involvement correlates with better overall and specific lifestyle choices among doctors, impacting their well-being.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Public Health
- Physician Well-being
Background:
- Physician lifestyle choices significantly impact patient care and public health.
- Understanding factors influencing physician lifestyle is crucial for promoting healthier practices.
- The role of religiosity in shaping health behaviors among medical professionals warrants investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between religiosity and lifestyle among physicians.
- To explore this relationship within the context of the Family Health Strategy.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study design.
- Inclusion of 30 physicians.
- Utilized religiosity and lifestyle questionnaires for data collection.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was observed between religiosity and overall physician lifestyle (p < 0.05).
- Eight significant correlations were found between religiosity and specific lifestyle subscales.
- While overall lifestyle scores were moderate, the 'Physical Activity' subscale indicated lower engagement.
Conclusions:
- Increased religious involvement is associated with improved physician lifestyle.
- Religiosity may serve as a protective factor or motivator for healthier lifestyle choices in physicians.
- Further research is recommended to explore the mechanisms underlying this association.
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