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

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Koenig, Harold G. (Συγγραφέας), Shohaib, Saad Al (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Θέματα: Psychology.; Culture > Study and teaching.; Psychiatry.; Social work.; Health psychology.; Health Psychology.; Social Work.; Regional and Cultural Studies.

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 do...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction
• Section 1: Background
• Historical background
• Muslim beliefs, practices and values
• Beliefs about health, healing and healthcare
• Christian beliefs, practices and values
• Differences and similarities
• Section 2: Research
• Religion and health in Christian populations
• Religion and negative emotions in Muslims
• Religion and positive emotions in Muslims
• Religion and social health in Muslims
• Religion and behavioral health in Muslims
• Religion and physical health in Muslims
• Understanding how Islam influences health
• Future research needs on Islam and health
• Section 3: Applications
• Applications in clinical practice
• Implications for public health
• Summary and conclusions.