Religion Archives

09.11.2019 a large white cross in a field of grass

Health Equity

Refugee Health and Religion

Public health professionals partnering with refugee communities should pay attention to religion as an important factor for refugees’ wellbeing.

Guest Author Alexander Rödlach

06.13.2019 a close-up of an open book

Sexual & Reproductive Health
Adolescent Health

Communicating Sexual Health for Somali Youth

It is necessary to recognize the cultural and religious influences in Somali youths' lives to offer creative ways to communicate sexual health information.

Guest Author Caroline Kingori

04.16.2019 a person in a yellow cape

Health Equity

Hijab Can Protect Women from Depression

Muslim women wearing the hijab more frequently exhibited lower levels of depressive symptoms. Wearing a veil appears to protect women from depression.

Guest Author David R. Hodge

02.26.2019 Closeup of a weeping woman's face with a black eye

Muslim Women's Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence

Muslim women’s experiences of intimate partner violence are shaped by collectivist culture, patriarchy, honor, shame, and faith.

Guest Author Asra Milani

02.25.2019 ceiling architecture with chandelier

Health Equity

Churches Are Places of Habits and Hearts

Immigrants to the US who attended church regularly had healthier lifestyles. Houses of worship could promote health and integration into a new country and community.

Guest Author Ephraim Shapiro

11.08.2018 Hands holding Bible

Black Church, Black Men(tal) Health

Black churches have the potential to increase the effectiveness of the support they provide to congregants—Black men in particular.

Guest Authors Michael A. Robinson, Natasha LaBalle

11.01.2018 Book with a cross on it

Prison Chaplain Views on Criminality and Reform

Prison chaplains answered a series of questions focused on causes of crime, reducing recidivism, and the role that personal religion can play in recidivism. Four prominent themes emerged.

Guest Author Andrew S. Denney

10.15.2018 Hospital Beds

Catholic Hospitals and a Woman’s Right to Know

Catholic hospitals often do not provide certain types of reproductive health care. Freedman and colleagues conducted research on women's knowledge about hospital religious affiliation and its impact on their decisions about where to get care.

Fellow Chrissy Packtor

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