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01-02-2021 | Original Paper

Religion, Age, Education, Lifestyle, and Health: Structural Equation Modeling

Authors: Gina Andrade Abdala, Maria Dyrce Dias Meira, Gabriel Tagliari Rodrigo, Morenilza Bezerra da Conceição Fróes, Matheus Souza Ferreira, Sammila Andrade Abdala, Harold George Koenig

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 1/2021

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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Title: Religion, Age, Education, Lifestyle, and Health: Structural Equation Modeling
Authors: Gina Andrade Abdala
Maria Dyrce Dias Meira
Gabriel Tagliari Rodrigo
Morenilza Bezerra da Conceição Fróes
Matheus Souza Ferreira
Sammila Andrade Abdala
Harold George Koenig
Publication date: 01-02-2021
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 1/2021
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01034-3

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