Health and Well-Being in Islamic Societies : Background, Research, and Applications

From the first hospitals to pioneering pharmacy techniques, the early history of medicine reflects the groundbreaking contributions of Islamic physicians and scientists. Less recognized, however, is the impact of Islam on the health and daily health practices of modern day Muslims. Meticulously documented with current research sources and relevant religious texts, __Health and Well-Being in Islamic Societies__ sheds light on the relationships betweenMuslim beliefs and physical, psychological, and social health. Background chapters trace Muslim thought on health and healing as it has evolved over the centuries to the present. The authors provide even-handed comparisons with Christianity as the two traditions approach medical and ethical questions, and with Christian populations in terms of health outcomes, assuring coverage that is not only objective but also empirically sound and clinically useful. And as the concluding chapters show, understanding of these similarities and differences can lead to better care for clients, cost-effective services for communities, and healthier Muslim populations in general. Included among the book's topics: * Muslim beliefs about health, healing, and healthcare * Similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian health beliefs * Impact of religion on physical, mental, and community health in Muslims * Understanding how Islam influences health * Applications for clinical practice * Implications for public health Cultural awareness is critical to improving both individual client health and public health on a global scale. __Health and Well-Being in Islamic____Societies__ is essential reading for clinical and health psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses, and will be informative for the general reader as well. "From the first hospitals to pioneering pharmacy techniques, the early history of medicine reflects the groundbreaking contributions of Islamic physicians and scientists. Less recognized, however, is the impact of Islam on the health and daily health practices of modern day Muslims. Meticulously documented with current research sources and relevant religious texts, Health and Well-Being in Islamic Societies sheds light on the relationships between Muslim beliefs and physical, psychological, and social health. Background chapters trace Muslim thought on health and healing as it has evolved over the centuries to the present. The authors provide even-handed comparisons with Christianity as the two traditions approach medical and ethical questions, and with Christian populations in terms of health outcomes, assuring coverage that is not only objective but also empirically sound and clinically useful. And as the concluding chapters show, understanding of these similarities and differences can lead to better care for clients, cost-effective services for communities, and healthier Muslim populations in general. Included among the book's topics: Muslim beliefs about health, healing, and healthcare Similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian health beliefs Impact of religion on physical, mental, and community health in Muslims Understanding how Islam influences health Applications for clinical practice Implications for public health Cultural awareness is critical to improving both individual client health and public health on a global scale. Health and Well-Being in Islamic Societies is essential reading for clinical and health psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses, and will be informative for the general reader as well. ."--Font no determinada Front Matter....Pages i-x Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Historical Background....Pages 3-26 Muslim Beliefs, Practices, and Values....Pages 27-41 Beliefs About Health, Healing, and Healthcare....Pages 43-56 Christian Beliefs, Practices, and Values....Pages 57-80 Differences and Similarities....Pages 81-108 Front Matter....Pages 109-110 Religion and Health in Christian Populations....Pages 111-124 Religion and Negative Emotions in Muslims....Pages 125-165 Religion and Positive Emotions in Muslims....Pages 167-196 Religion and Social Health in Muslims....Pages 197-216 Religiosity and Behavioral Health in Muslims....Pages 217-241 Religion and Physical Health in Muslims....Pages 243-294 Understanding How Islam Influences Health....Pages 295-310 Future Research Needs on Islam and Health....Pages 311-321 Front Matter....Pages 323-323 Applications in Clinical Practice....Pages 325-334 Implications for Public Health....Pages 335-342 Summary and Conclusions....Pages 343-347 Back Matter....Pages 349-361 Meticulously documented, this book outlines the relationships between Muslim beliefs and physical, psychological, and social health. Also traces Muslim thought on health and healing as it has evolved over the centuries to the present.