Faith and Health: What's the Link for Women?

Researchers have been digging into how spirituality ties into women's health. They looked at a bunch of studies from 2000 to 2024 to see what's been happening in this area.

Methodology

• Gathered data from a big science database
• Used fancy software to analyze it
• Found over 2, 000 articles
• Written by more than 1, 400 authors from nearly 50 countries
• The most active researcher in this field has published 17 articles

Key Findings

• United States leads the pack with the most publications
• Followed by Brazil's Universidade De Sao Paulo
• Top topics in these studies include:
• Health
• Care
• Religion
• Quality of life
• Mental health

Implications

• This research is like a map for future studies
• Shows where the hotspots are and who's doing the most work
• Can help guide new research, shape health policies, and improve how spirituality is used in women's health care

Limitations

• While this data is useful, it's just a starting point
• It doesn't tell the whole story
• There's still a lot to explore about how spirituality affects women's health
• The real impact comes from understanding the experiences and needs of women themselves