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Gina Andrade Abdala1, Maria Dyrce Dias Meira2, Gabriel Tagliari Rodrigo3
1Health Promotion, Centro Universitário Adventista de Sao Paulo, Estrada de Itapecerica 5859, Jardim IAE, PO Box: 05858-001, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. gina.abdala@unasp.edu.br.
Abstract:
This study aimed to analyze the moderating effect of religion between sociodemographic variables, lifestyle, and self-referred physical and mental health. Cross-sectional study with non-randomized sample of 392 participants. The Eight Natural Remedies Questionnaire was used to assess lifestyle. Religion was found to be positive predictor between age, education and lifestyle, better physical and mental health. Being an Adventist positively influenced the lifestyle (r = 0.680; p < 0.05) and consequently physical (r = 0.222) and mental health (r = 0.220). Belonging to a religion that emphasizes a healthy lifestyle is a contributing factor toward better lifestyle, physical and mental health.
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