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HIV/AIDS
Chronic Illness; General
Mental Health
Substance Use/Abuse
Pain Management
Palliative Care
Organ Transplants
Suicide
End-of-Life Challenges

Condoms
Circumcision
Pediatric Care
Gays, Lesbians, ransgendered
Battered Women
Research
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HIV/AIDS

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

An Exploratory Study of HIV+ Adolescents' Spirituality: Will You Pray with Me?
Bernstein K, D'Angelo LJ, Lyon ME.
J Relig Health. 2012 Jan 19.
Abstract

Opening Up Their Doors: Perspectives on the Involvement of the African American
Faith Community in HIV Prevention in Four Communities.
Wooster J, Eshel A, Moore A, Mishra M, et al
Health Promot Pract. 2011 Jun 28
Abstract

Communicating HIV/AIDS Through African American Churches in North Carolina:
Implications and Recommendations for HIV/AIDS Faith-Based Programs.
Moore D, Onsomu EO, Timmons SM, et al
J Relig Health. 2010 Sep 22.
Abstract

The link between religion and HAART adherence in pediatric HIV patients.
Park J, Nachman S.
AIDS Care. 2010 Apr 15:1-6.
Abstract

Everything changed: spiritual transformation in people with HIV.
Kremer H, Ironson G.
Int J Psychiatry Med. 2009;39(3):243-62
Abstract

The fork in the road: HIV as a potential positive turning point and the role of spirituality.
Kremer H, Ironson G, Kaplan L.
AIDS Care. 2009 Mar;21(3):368-77.
Abstract

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Religion and HIV in Tanzania: influence of religious beliefs on HIV stigma, disclosure, and treatment
attitudes.
Zou J, Yamanaka Y, John M, et al
BMC Public Health. 2009 Mar 4;9(1):75
Paper

Spiritual and Mind-Body Beliefs as Barriers and Motivators to HIV-Treatment Decision-Making and
Medication Adherence? A Qualitative Study.
Kremer H, Ironson G, Porr M.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2009 Jan 9
Abstract

Spiritual Well-Being and Spiritual Practices in HIV-Infected Women: A Preliminary Study.
Scarinci EG, Quinn Griffin MT, Grogoriu A, Fitzpatrick JJ.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2009 Jan-Feb;20(1):69-76.
Abstract

Religious Coping and Physiological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual Outcomes in
Patients with HIV/AIDS: Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Findings.
Trevino KM, Pargament KI, Cotton S, et al
AIDS Behav. 2007 Dec 7
Abstract

The Relationship Between Spirituality, Purpose in Life, and Well-Being in HIV-Positive
Persons.
Litwinczuk KM, Groh CJ.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2007 May - June;18(3):13-22.
Abstract

Spiritual and Religious Experiences of Gay Men With HIV Illness.
Seegers DL.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2007 May - June;18(3):5-12.
Abstract

An exploration of the meaning of spirituality voiced by persons living with hiv disease
and healthy adults.
Tuck I, Thinganjana W.
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2007 Feb;28(2):151-66.
Abstract

Gender Differences in Use of Prayer as a Self-Care Strategy for Managing Symptoms in African
Americans Living With HIV/AIDS.
Coleman CL, Holzemer WL, Eller LS, et al
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2006 Jul-Aug;17(4):16-23.
Abstract

ffects of Spiritual Mantram Repetition on HIV Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Bormann JE, Gifford AL, Shively M, et al
J Behav Med. 2006 Jul 18;
Abstract

The Effect of HIV/AIDS Disease Progression on Spirituality and Self-Transcendence in a
Multicultural Population.
Ramer L, Johnson D, Chan L, Barrett MT.
J Transcult Nurs. 2006 Jul;17(3):280-9.
Abstract

A path model of the effects of spirituality on depressive symptoms and 24-hurinary-free
cortisol inHIV-positive persons.
Carrico AW, Ironson G, Antoni MH, et al
J Psychosom Res. 2006 Jul;61(1):51-8.
Abstract

A Relationship-Based Framework of Spirituality for Individuals with HIV.
Tarakeshwar N, Khan N, Sikkema KJ.
AIDS Behav. 2006 Feb 18;
Abstract

Spirituality, mental health, physical health, and health-related quality of life among women
with hiv/aids: integrating spirituality into mental health care.
Dalmida SG.
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2006 Feb-Mar;27(2):185-98.
Abstract

Spiritual well-being, sleep disturbance, and mental and physical health status in
hiv-infected individuals.
Phillips KD, Mock KS, Bopp CM,
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2006 Feb-Mar;27(2):125-39.
Abstract

Religious Beliefs, Practices and Treatment Adherence Among Individuals with HIV in
the Southern United States.
Parsons SK, Cruise PL, Davenport WM, Jones V
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2006 Feb;20(2):97-111
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Religion and HIV/AIDS
Rev. Canon G Byamugisha
(15IAC)
Abstract

Is their a role for religion in the fight against HIV and AIDS?
A O Maulana
(15IAC)
Abstract

Compassion and stigma: the conflicting role of religion in influencing HIV vulnerability
and prevention
L C Nyblade, K MacQuarrie, H Banteyerga, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Religion and HIV/AIDS:an interfaith response
T Chikuku
(15IAC)
Abstract

Religions and school AIDS education: diversity of approaches
C Braslavsky, C Braslavsky
(15IAC)
Abstract

Mental Health

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The contribution of religious and existential well-being to depression among
African American heterosexuals with HIV infection.
Coleman CL.
Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2004 Jan-Feb;25(1):103-10
Abstract

Spirituality and sexual orientation: relationship to mental well-being and functional health
status.
Coleman CL.
J Adv Nurs. 2003 Sep;43(5):457-64
Abstract

Substance Use/Abuse

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Addiction and spirituality.
Cook CC.
Addiction. 2004 May;99(5):539-5
Abstract

Spiritual beliefs, world assumptions, and HIV risk behavior among heroin and
cocaine users.
Avants SK, Marcotte D, Arnold R, Margolin A.
Psychol Addict Behav. 2003 Jun;17(2):159-62
Abstract

Addressing the spiritual needs of a drug user living with human immunodeficiency virus:
a case study.
Marcotte D, Margolin A, Avants SK.
J Altern Complement Med. 2003 Feb;9(1):169-75.
Abstract

Mediational models of spirituality and depressive symptomatology among HIV-positive
Puerto Rican women.
Simoni JM, Ortiz MZ.
Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol. 2003 Feb;9(1):3-15
Abstract

Patient attitudes concerning the inclusion of spirituality into addiction treatment.
Arnold R, Avants SK, Margolin A, Marcotte D.
J Subst Abuse Treat. 2002 Dec;23(4):319-26.
Abstract

Chronic Illness: General Reports

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Spirituality, chronic illness, and rural life.
Craig C, Weinert C, Walton J,
J Holist Nurs. 2006 Mar;24(1):27-35
Abstract

Pain Management

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Religious orientation and pain management.
Low JF Am
J Occup Ther 1997 Mar;51(3):215-9
Abstract

Palliative Care

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The Measurement of Spirituality in Palliative Care and the Content of Tools Validated Cross-Culturally:
A Systematic Review.
Selman L, Harding R, Gysels M, et al
J Pain Symptom Manage. 2011 Feb 8.
Abstract

Organ Transplants

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Waiting for a liver transplant: psychosocial well-being, spirituality, and need for counselling.
Goetzmann L, Wagner-Huber R
Transplant Proc. 2006 Nov;38(9):2931-6.
Abstract

Suicide

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Religious affiliation and suicide attempt.
Dervic K, Oquendo MA, Grunebaum MF
Am J Psychiatry. 2004 Dec;161(12):2303-8.
Abstract

Spirituality and attempted suicide among American Indians.
Garroutte EM, Goldberg J, Beals J, et al
Soc Sci Med 2003 Apr;56(7):1571-9
Abstract

End-of-Life Care

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Who Will Speak for Me? Improving End-of-Life Decision-Making for Adolescents With HIV
and Their Families.
Lyon ME, Garvie PA, McCarter R, et al
Pediatrics. 2009 Feb;123(2):e199-206.
Abstract

The Caregiver's Perspective on Existential and Spiritual Distress in Palliative Care.
Boston PH, Mount BM.3
J Pain Symptom Manage. 2006 Jul;32(1):13-26.
Abstract

Religiosity and the challenge of terminal illness.
McGrath P.
Death Stud. 2003 Dec;27(10):881-99.
Abstract

Spiritual distress at life's end: finding meaning in the maelstrom.
Kennedy C, Cheston SE.
J Pastoral Care Counsel. 2003 Summer;57(2):131-41.
Abstract

Early clinical exposure to people who are dying: learning to care at the end of life.
MacLeod RD, Parkin C, Pullon S, Robertson G.
Med Educ 2003 Jan;37(1):51-8
Abstract

Substance Use/Abuse

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Addiction and spirituality.
Cook CC.
Addiction. 2004 May;99(5):539-5
Abstract

Spiritual beliefs, world assumptions, and HIV risk behavior among heroin and
cocaine users.
Avants SK, Marcotte D, Arnold R, Margolin A.
Psychol Addict Behav. 2003 Jun;17(2):159-62
Abstract

Addressing the spiritual needs of a drug user living with human immunodeficiency virus:
a case study.
Marcotte D, Margolin A, Avants SK.
J Altern Complement Med. 2003 Feb;9(1):169-75.
Abstract

Mediational models of spirituality and depressive symptomatology among HIV-positive
Puerto Rican women.
Simoni JM, Ortiz MZ.
Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol. 2003 Feb;9(1):3-15
Abstract

Patient attitudes concerning the inclusion of spirituality into addiction treatment.
Arnold R, Avants SK, Margolin A, Marcotte D.
J Subst Abuse Treat. 2002 Dec;23(4):319-26.
Abstract

Pain Management

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The relationship between religion/spirituality and physical health, mental health,
and pain in a chronic pain population.
Elizabeth Rippentrop A, Altmaier EM, et al
Pain. 2005 Jun 23;
Abstract

Religious orientation and pain management.
Low JF Am
J Occup Ther 1997 Mar;51(3):215-9
Abstract

Suicide

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Religious affiliation and suicide attempt.
Dervic K, Oquendo MA, Grunebaum MF
Am J Psychiatry. 2004 Dec;161(12):2303-8.
Abstract

Spirituality and attempted suicide among American Indians.
Garroutte EM, Goldberg J, Beals J, et al
Soc Sci Med 2003 Apr;56(7):1571-9
Abstract

End-of-Life Challenges

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Perspectives on spirituality at the end of life: a meta-summary.
Williams AL.
Palliat Support Care. 2006 Dec;4(4):407-17.
Abstract

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Death, dying and informatics: misrepresenting religion on MedLine
del Pozo PR Fins JJ
BMC Medical Ethics 2005, 6:6 (1 July 2005)
Paper

Religiosity and the challenge of terminal illness.
McGrath P.
Death Stud. 2003 Dec;27(10):881-99.
Abstract

Spiritual distress at life's end: finding meaning in the maelstrom.
Kennedy C, Cheston SE.
J Pastoral Care Counsel. 2003 Summer;57(2):131-41.
Abstract

Early clinical exposure to people who are dying: learning to care at the end of life.
MacLeod RD, Parkin C, Pullon S, Robertson G.
Med Educ 2003 Jan;37(1):51-8
Abstract

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Conversations at the End of Life: Clinicians role in the Community and
Congregation
Reifsteck SW.
(130 APHA )
Abstract

Pediatric Challenges

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The link between religion and HAART adherence in pediatric HIV patients.
Park J, Nachman S.
AIDS Care. 2010 Apr 15:1-6.
Abstract

Spirituality in children confronting death.
Stuber ML, Houskamp BM.
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2004 Jan;13(1):127-36, viii
Abstract

Pediatrician beliefs about spirituality and religion in medicine: associations with
clinical practice.
Armbruster CA, Chibnall JT, Legett S.
Pediatrics 2003 Mar;111(3):E227-35
Abstract

Culture & spirituality as an integrated concept in pediatric care.
McEvoy M. MCN
Am J Matern Child Nurs 2003 Jan-Feb;28(1):39-43
Abstract

Spiritual care needs of hospitalized children and their families: a national survey of
pastoral care providers' perceptions.
Feudtner C, Haney J, Dimmers MA.
Pediatrics 2003 Jan;111(1):e67-72
Abstract

Gays. Lesbian, Bisexuals, and Transgendered

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Spirituality and sexual orientation: relationship to mental well-being and functional
health status.
Coleman CL.
J Adv Nurs. 2003 Sep;43(5):457-64
Abstract

Battered Women

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

The lived experience of women in abusive relationships who sought spiritual guidance.
Copel LC.
ssues Ment Health Nurs. 2008 Feb;29(2):115-30.
Abstract

Condoms

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Condoms and religion - a controversial mix
Lauver DL, Thananowan N.
(15iIAC)
Abstract

The Church and Condom issues- An experience in a faith-based organization
AO Atobatele
(15iIAC)
Abstract

Circumcision

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

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Male circumcision, religion, and infectious diseases: An ecologic analysis of 118
developing countries.
Drain PK, Halperin DT, Hughes JP, et al
BMC Infect Dis. 2006 Nov 30;6(1):172
Paper

        Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Male circumcision, religion, and infectious diseases: An ecologic analysis of
125 developing countries
P K Drain, D T Halperin, R C Bailey
(15IAC)
Abstract

Pediatric Challenges

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Spirituality in children confronting death.
Stuber ML, Houskamp BM.
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2004 Jan;13(1):127-36, viii
Abstract

Pediatrician beliefs about spirituality and religion in medicine: associations with
clinical practice.
Armbruster CA, Chibnall JT, Legett S.
Pediatrics 2003 Mar;111(3):E227-35
Abstract

Culture & spirituality as an integrated concept in pediatric care.
McEvoy M. MCN
Am J Matern Child Nurs 2003 Jan-Feb;28(1):39-43
Abstract

Spiritual care needs of hospitalized children and their families: a national survey of
pastoral care providers' perceptions.
Feudtner C, Haney J, Dimmers MA.
Pediatrics 2003 Jan;111(1):e67-72
Abstract

Research

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Are Religiosity and Spirituality Useful Constructs in Drug Treatment Research?
Longshore D, Anglin MD, Conner BT.
J Behav Health Serv Res. 2008 Nov 21.
Abstract

Spirituality in children and adolescents: research findings and implications for |
clinicians and researchers.
Houskamp BM, Fisher LA, Stuber ML.
Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2004 Jan;13(1):221-30
Abstract

Healthcare Providers

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Talking about spirituality in the clinical setting: can being professional require being
personal?
Kuczewski MG.
Am J Bioeth. 2007 Jul;7(7):4-11.
Abstract

The Role of the Pharmacist-Prayer and Spirituality in Healing.
Rosenbaum CC
Ann Pharmacother. 2007 Mar 6
Abstract

Do Pastoral Care Providers Recognize Nurses as Spiritual Care Providers?
Cavendish R, Edelman M, Naradovy L, et al
Holist Nurs Pract. 2007 March/April;21(2):89-98
Abstract

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