Health and well-being in Islamic societies

Dublin Core

Title

Health and well-being in Islamic societies

Author

Koenig, Harold G.
Al Shohaib, Saad

Publisher

Cham [Switzerland]:Springer,2014

No. of Pages

361 p.

Publication Date

20140517

Primary Classification

9.1

Secondary Classification

9.1;1.2;4.2

Primary keywords

health--[pri];Islamic ethics--[pri];social medicine--[pri]

Secondary keywords

comparative study;Christian ethics;health care;Islamic medicine;Islamic rituals;self-concept;spirituality;spiritual therapies;values

Subject

behavioral research

Table Of Contents

Historical Background -- Muslim Beliefs, Practices, and Values -- Beliefs about Health, Healing, and Healthcare -- Christian Beliefs, Practices, and Values -- Differences and Similarities -- Religion and Health in Christian Populations -- Religion and Negative Emotions in Muslims -- Religion and Positive Emotions in Muslims -- Religion and Social Health in Muslims -- Religiosity and Behavioral Health in Muslims -- Religion and Physical Health in Muslims -- Understanding How Islam Influences Health -- Future Research Needs on Islam and Health -- Applications in Clinical Practice -- Implications for Public Health -- Summary and Conclusions

Call Number

BP1662.72 .K64 2014

Bibliography

includes references

ISBN

9783319058726 (print); 9783319058733 (ebook)

Collection

IMSE Database

Citation

“Health and well-being in Islamic societies,” Islamic Medical & Scientific Ethics, accessed January 17, 2025, https://imse.ibp.georgetown.domains/items/show/36917.