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General Reports
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Religion is no substitute for medical care.
 Castledine G. 
Br J Nurs. 2009 Apr 9-22;18(7):447
 Abstract

Religion, conscience, and controversial clinical practices.
Curlin FA, Lawrence RE, Chin MH, Lantos JD.
N Engl J Med. 2007 Feb 8;356(6):593-600
 Abstract
 
Pastoral care in a time of global market capitalism.
Poling J.
Pastoral Care Counsel. 2004 Fall;58(3):179-85.
 Abstract

The response of religious congregations to the spiritual needs of people living
with HIV/AIDS.
Somlai AM, Heckman TG, Kelly JA, et al. 
J Pastoral Care 1997 Winter;51(4):415-26  
Abstract

The quagmire of HIV/AIDS related issues which haunt the Church.
Ayers JR
J Pastoral Care 1995 Summer;49(2):201-10  
Abstract 

  

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Monitoring media reporting of faith-based organizations response to HIV
Doupe A.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Children and HIV/AIDS in africa and what religious communities have done and can do
J Ngugi Waruguru
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Six-country study demonstrates major proliferation of faith-based responses to children
affected by AIDS
G Foster, J Cairns, P McDermott
 (15IAC)
 Abstract

Overcoming disparities through community empowerment: A faith-based approach
Benn JB, Davis MA, RN, Shannon IR, et al
(130 APHA) 
Abstract

Measuring love: What we know about the healing effects of faith-based health programs
and what it means
DeHaven MJ, Lee JJ.
(130 APHA) 
Abstract

  
Buddhism
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Finding Peace (Kwam Sa-ngob Jai): A Buddhist Way to Live With HIV.
 Ross R, Sawatphanit W, Suwansujarid T.
J Holist Nurs. 2007 Dec;25(4):228-35.
 Abstract
 
A Buddhist approach to suicide prevention.
 Disayavanish C, Disayavanish P.
 J Med Assoc Thai. 2007 Aug;90(8):1680-8.
 Abstract

A Controlled Study of a Spirituality-Focused Intervention for Increasing Motivation for
HIV Prevention Among Drug Users.
Margolin A, Beitel M, Schuman-Olivier Z, Avants SK. et al
AIDS Educ Prev. 2006 Aug;18(4):311-22.
 Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Renewing the dialogue: Buddhism-based counseling for PLHAs in Thailand
 S. Sungkam
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
  Buddhist Monks and HIV/AIDS project in Cambodia
T Prum, L Mooney, M To
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
  A comparison of buddhist care models for people with HIV/AIDS in Thailand
M J Newland
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
  Buddhist monks supporting and empowering Older People as community resources in responding
to the HIV epidemic : Hua Rin Temple experience in Chiang Mai Province
P A Thanawat Techapanyo, U Khiewrord
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
  Working with Buddhist monks to support orphans and vulnerable children
L W Daines
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
  Buddhist Monks and HIV/AIDS project in Cambodia
T Prum, L Mooney, M To
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
  A comparison of buddhist care models for people with HIV/AIDS in Thailand
M J Newland
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
  Buddhist monks supporting and empowering Older People as community resources in responding to
the HIV epidemic : Hua Rin Temple experience in Chiang Mai Province
P A Thanawat Techapanyo, U Khiewrord
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
  Working with Buddhist monks to support orphans and vulnerable children
L W Daines
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
  Roles of Buddhist philosophy in facing HIV/AIDS in northern Thailand: Faith
based interventions
P Suphakitprayut, S Supawitkul, Y Chaiyos,  et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
Hinduism
 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Religion, sex, and HIV prevention
AR Kavi
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation
 
Hinduism: does the religion say no to sexual and reproductive health?
 A. Sakhuja, B. Prasad
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Islam
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Islamic religious leaders' knowledge and attitudes towards AIDS
and their perception of people living with HIV/AIDS: a qualitative study.
 Abu-Moghli F, Nabolsi M, Khalaf I, Suliman W.
Scand J Caring Sci. 2010 Apr 14
 Abstract

Religious and Cultural Traits in HIV/AIDS Epidemics in Sub-Saharan Africa.
 Velayati AA, Bakayev V, Bahadori M, et al 
Arch Iran Med. 2007 Oct;10(4):486-97.
 Abstract
 
  The crescent and Islam: healing, nursing and the spiritual dimension Some considerations
towards an understanding of the Islamic perspectives on caring.
Rassool GH
 J Adv Nurs 2000 Dec;32(6):1476-84 
Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Homophobia and AIDS in Islam
 S. Bouhdiba
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
  Integrating HIV and AIDS awareness into Madressah (islamic religious institutions) on-going
programs - a pilot project
Shafiq F.
 i(15IAC)onal AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
   
  Experience of setting up a new PMTCT site at Saidina Abubakar islamic hospital in Uganda
Muramuzi E., Kagimu M., Walakira Y., et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
   
  A matter of belonging: how faith-based organisations can strengthen families and communities Z
to support orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) Christian Aid, Islamic Relief and UNICEF
Bold C., Henderson M., Yuster A., Baggaley R.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
   
  Islam and sexuality: safe sex education through Moroccan and Turkish
community websites in the Netherlands
T M Poelman, K Groot de, K Azaough, S Meijer
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Islam & HIV/AIDS - partnering the Malaysian Muslim religious community to meeting the challenge
J Selvaretnam
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Beyond the law? AIDS, islam and women
A K Ahmed
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
MSM intervention for HIV/AIDS prevention in Indonesia with Islam as majoriti religion
(lesson learned from a religious country)
M Gultom
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Jehovah Witnesses
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Children of Jehovah's Witnesses and adolescent Jehovah's Witnesses: what are their rights?
 Woolley S.  
 Arch Dis Child. 2005 Jul;90(7):715-9.
Abstract

Blood transfusion and Jehovah Witnesses: the legal and ethical issues.
 McInroy A.   
 Br J Nurs. 2005 Mar 10-23;14(5):270-4.
 Abstract
Judaism
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The paediatrician and the rabbi.
Shuper A, Zeharia A, Balter-Seri J, et al.
J Med Ethics 2000 Dec;26(6):441-3
 Abstract

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Sex, Condoms and Substance Use among high-school students in a Jewish State
I Schenker, P Tamir, C Greenblatt
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
Navaho Religion
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Rethinking the role of diagnosis in Navajo religious healing.          
Milne D, Howard W Med             
Anthropol Q 2000 Dec;14(4):521-42          
Abstract
 
  Identity and healing in three Navajo religious traditions: sa'ah naaghai bik'eh hozh.          
Lewton EL, Bydone V              
Med Anthropol Q 2000 Dec;14(4):476-97           
Abstract 
 
  Jesus, peyote, and the holy people: alcohol abuse and the ethos of power in Navajo healing.          
Garrity JF             
Med Anthropol Q 2000 Dec;14(4):521-42
Abstract

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