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Introduce a New Intervention Model Based on Islamic Lifestyle for Decreasing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in
Mohammad Ali Besharat1, Seyedeh Asma Hosseini2, Hossein Ali Jahed3
1Department of Psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Journal of Religion and Health
|February 20, 2020
Summary
The Islamic lifestyle intervention significantly lowered cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and improved psychological well-being compared to common lifestyle programs. This approach enhances spirituality, positively impacting overall health.
Area of Science:
- Integrative medicine
- Public health
- Behavioral science
Background:
- Lifestyle choices significantly impact health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
- Existing healthy lifestyle programs may not fully address psychological and spiritual well-being.
- Cultural and religious frameworks can offer unique approaches to health promotion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and assess the effectiveness of an Islamic lifestyle intervention.
- To compare the Islamic lifestyle intervention with a common healthy lifestyle program.
- To evaluate the impact on CVD risk, psychological well-being, psychological distress, and spiritual well-being.
Main Methods:
- A study involving thirty-nine participants in a healthy lifestyle program.
- One group received a common healthy lifestyle program.
- The other group received an Islamic healthy lifestyle program.
Main Results:
- The Islamic lifestyle group showed significantly lower CVD risk compared to the common lifestyle group.
- Participants in the Islamic lifestyle group experienced significant increases in psychological well-being.
- The Islamic lifestyle intervention led to significant decreases in psychological distress and significant increases in spiritual well-being.
Conclusions:
- An Islamic lifestyle intervention is effective in reducing CVD risk and enhancing psychological and spiritual well-being.
- Strengthening spirituality is a key component of the Islamic lifestyle, positively influencing overall health.
- The Islamic lifestyle intervention offers a promising alternative or complement to common healthy lifestyle programs.
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