Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Loma Linda University School of Behavioral Health, 11155 Mountain View Ave., Suite 226, Loma Linda, CA, 92354, USA.
Department of Preventive Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, 11175 Campus Street, Loma Linda, CA, 92350, USA.
J Relig Health. 2024 Aug;63(4):3233-3249. doi: 10.1007/s10943-024-02038-z. Epub 2024 Apr 13.
This mixed-methods study was conducted to explore the role of faith in mental health among Latino women (Latinas) during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of a lifestyle study, surveys were administered to 89 participants during the 1st year of the pandemic. Specifically, a focus group was conducted with participants (n = 6) directly affected by COVID-19 (i.e., self or family member). The results showed inverse correlations between religiosity and both depression and anxiety, as well as positive correlations among religious practices, religious coping, and religiosity. Given these associations, future interventions should explore the role of faith in supporting individuals during difficult times.
本混合方法研究旨在探索新冠疫情期间信仰在拉美裔女性（拉丁裔）心理健康中的作用。作为生活方式研究的一部分，在疫情的第一年向 89 名参与者进行了问卷调查。具体来说，对直接受新冠疫情影响的参与者（即本人或家庭成员）进行了焦点小组访谈。结果显示，宗教信仰与抑郁和焦虑呈负相关，宗教实践、宗教应对和宗教信仰之间呈正相关。鉴于这些关联，未来的干预措施应探讨信仰在困难时期支持个人的作用。
