Rethinking Religiosity and Health-Promoting Behaviours among Older Adults in Africa

Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2025     |     PP. 27-40      |     PDF (192 K)    |     Pub. Date: March 11, 2025
DOI: 10.54647/sociology841395    15 Downloads     82 Views  

Author(s)

Ajayi, Maria Natalia, Religious Studies Department, Catholic Institute of West Africa, (CIWA), Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Abstract
This work titled Rethinking Religiosity and Health-Promoting Behaviours Among Older Adults in Africa had the aim of exploring the relationship between religiosity and health-promoting behaviours among older adults in Africa, specifically examining how cultural, social, and individual factors influence this dynamic. The study employed a meta-analytic approach to systematically analyze qualitative research, integrating findings from diverse studies to identify patterns and gaps. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar using relevant keywords. The findings underscore the importance of a holistic health promotion strategy that incorporates religiosity and cultural context. Recommendations include collaboration with religious leaders to disseminate health information, developing culturally relevant health promotion strategies, and establishing support networks within religious communities. This research reveals a significant and complex relationship between religiosity and health behaviours, suggesting that integrating faith perspectives can enhance public health initiatives and improve health outcomes for older adults in Africa.

Keywords
Older Adults, Health-promoting behaviors, Religiosity, Rethinking.

Cite this paper
Ajayi, Maria Natalia, Rethinking Religiosity and Health-Promoting Behaviours among Older Adults in Africa , SCIREA Journal of Sociology. Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2025 | PP. 27-40. 10.54647/sociology841395

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