Trends in Spirituality, Religiosity and Health in Adults of Colombia: A Descriptive Study

Hernando Vargas-Uricoechea, Karen Alejandra Urrego-Noguera., Juan David Ospina-Suárez and María V. Pinzón-Fernández.
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Hernando Vargas-Uricoechea: MD. MSc. PhD. Full Professor and Director of the Metabolic Diseases Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine; University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.
Karen Alejandra Urrego-Noguera.: MD. Metabolic Diseases Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine; University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.
Juan David Ospina-Suárez: MD. Metabolic Diseases Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine; University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.
María V. Pinzón-Fernández.: PhD. Full Professor and Director of the Health Research Group, Department of Internal Medicine; University of Cauca, Popayán-Colombia.

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 9, 554-566

Abstract: Background: Religiosity and spirituality have been associated with different health outcomes. Objectives: Determine the associations between spirituality, religiosity and health outcomes. Methods: Descriptive, population–based study, health history, lifestyles and spirituality/religiosity were evaluated. Results: 199 adults participated; The most common mental illnesses were anxiety and depression. 86.4% considered themselves spiritual and 76.4% religious. There were positive and significant associations between female sex and spirituality and between religiosity and self–perception of happiness. A lower frequency of depression was observed in those considered spiritual. Conclusions: An association was found between spirituality, religiosity and physical and mental well–being, especially in the perception of happiness and the lower frequency of mental disorders.

Date: 2024
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