Health Disparities ch 5 quiz
What are rituals?
A ritual is a set of actions that usually is structured and has a symbolic value or meaning.
What religious group prefers to die at home?
Hindus
What is a link between religion and spirituality?
Hope, Purpose, and Meaning in Life Self-Esteem Educational Attainment Second, religion and spirituality influence the patient's ability to cope with illness. Third, religious and spiritual beliefs affect patients' medical decisions, may conflict with medical treatments, and can influence compliance with those treatments. Including the physicians religious beliefs. Fifth, as noted earlier, religion and spirituality are associated with both mental and physical health and likely affect medical outcomes. Sixth, religion and spirituality influence the kind of support and care that patients receive once they return home.
Know why caffeine isn't allowed or restricted in many religions.
In addition to foods, some religions prohibit or restrict the use of stimulants. A stimulant is a product (including medications), food, or drink that stimulates the nervous system and alters the recipient's physiology. Stimulants include substances that contain caffeine, including some teas, coffee, chocolate, and energy drinks. Caffeine is prohibited or restricted by many religions because of its addictive properties. A DEPRESSANT SLOWS DOWN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. believed to be harmful by nature and favor the natural taste and effect of foods
What religion encourages the adherence of kosher laws?
Jewish
Religious principles influence what practices?
Some religions prohibit tobacco, alcohol, caffeine, certain sexual practices, and premarital sex, and some encourage vegetarianism. Social relationships are another potential explanatory factor for the connection between religion and improved health indicators. Religious organizations also conduct fundraisers for families who have experienced a death or personal tragedy in the family. Religions may incorporate some element of fasting in their practices. Level of exercise and physical activity also appears linked to religion and spirituality.
What are some general variations of death rituals?
The method of disposing of the body Open versus closed casket The length of the mourning process and appropriate behavior Dress, including colors, at the funeral ceremony and afterward Food restrictions or traditions Appropriate emotional responses The role of the family Use of prayer What is buried with the body Rituals engaged in before, during, and after the ceremony (e.g., burning of ghost money or candles, use of flowers) Animal sacrifice
What does it mean by placing a bracelet on the wrist of a baby?
people from Puerto Rico may place a bracelet on the wrist of a baby to ward off the evil eye.
What religious practices may lead people not to take during fasting?
water
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