Religion and Cancer: Examining the Possible Connections

摘要: Numerous sound scientific studies (cross-sectional and longitudinal) have found a positive correlation between religion physical mental health. In particular, there is evidence that demonstrates helps cancer patients better adjust to cope with their disease, at least psychologically. However, some research suggests mediating factors associated may explain the effects of on This article argues even if this case, still intrinsic value in mediators themselves are strongly connected religion, therefore important patient terms coping, support, hope, meaning. has possible implications for clinical practice.