SRS 2398 Study Guide - Final Guide: African Initiated Church, Sub-Saharan Africa, Child Mortality

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: SRS 2398
• Professor: Theodore Debruyn

Document Summary

Study looks at presbyterians in pennsylvania affected by pollution and respiratory ailments. Religion as the invisible social determinant of health through beliefs and practices. Social interaction is crucial (durkheim, anomie) -- give support, roles, recognition. Us national health institute survey: less religiosity, not married, not socially active = more likely to die. Social [religious] groups regulate behaviour and prevent alienation (regulate sex, marriage, family, diet, drugs, routines, etc. ) Negative outcomes of religion: restrict women"s rights, violence and inequality, anti-lgbt, against contraception, vaccination, intermarriage. Religious institutions han create social capital (useful in crisis) Health shaped by economics, social policies, and politics [aging, nutrition, violence, oppression, environment, religion] Social determinants of health, in reality, affect daily life. Social gradient: gaps in health between social status (i. e. in us - rich but poor health due to poor wealth distribution vs japan) Religious groups regulate behaviour and care for members, charity and compassion helps less fortunate, regular attendance to services keeps members aware.