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- Title
How Does Confucianism Influence Health Behaviors, Health Outcomes and Medical Decisions? A Scoping Review.
- Authors
Badanta, Barbara; González-Cano-Caballero, María; Suárez-Reina, Paola; Lucchetti, Giancarlo; de Diego-Cordero, Rocío
- Abstract
The aim of this study is to analyze the influence of Confucianism on health behaviors, health outcomes and medical decisions. The research was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, CINHAL, PsycINFO and Web of Science, without restrictions of language and year of publication. The search process identified 833 publications matching the search criteria, and after the review process, 40 articles were included. Family is a central aspect of Confucianism, and it seems to affect participation in medical decisions, taking care of relatives, ethical dilemmas and mental health problems. Although most Confucianist influence seems to be positive, some ways of thinking could increase suffering, burnout and a delay in healthcare seeking. Understanding these values could help health professionals to deal with the growing contingent of patients with different cultures and religious beliefs.
- Subjects
ONLINE information services; CINAHL database; PSYCHOLOGY information storage &; retrieval systems; CULTURE; SYSTEMATIC reviews; HEALTH status indicators; FAMILIES; HEALTH behavior; DECISION making in clinical medicine; LITERATURE reviews; MEDLINE; RELIGION; PSYCHOLOGICAL stress
- Publication
Journal of Religion & Health, 2022, Vol 61, Issue 4, p2679
- ISSN
0022-4197
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10943-022-01506-8