Frailty Markers and Falls Among US Clergy.

IF 2.2 1区哲学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

Journal of Religion & Health Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI:10.1007/s10943-025-02264-z

Dennis W Klima, Masoud Moghaddam, Adam Davey

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Abstract

Studies examining frailty, physical performance, and falls among the clergy are limited. The objective of the study was to analyze sociodemographic profiles, gait, strength, and falls between diocesan and religious clergy. Participants included eighty-eight male Catholic clergy primarily in the northeast United States. Participants completed a demographic profile and gait velocity and strength measures. Results noted that more diocesan priests were retired (p = .02). Participants with a fall history demonstrated slower gait (p = .001) and weaker grip strength (p = .017) and were more likely to have a fear of falling (p = .009). Findings underscore the importance of fall screening among clergy.

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Journal of Religion & Health Multiple-

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5.40

自引率

21.40%

发文量

220

期刊介绍： Journal of Religion and Health is an international publication concerned with the creative partnership of psychology and religion/sprituality and the relationship between religion/spirituality and both mental and physical health. This multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary journal publishes peer-reviewed original contributions from scholars and professionals of all religious faiths. Articles may be clinical, statistical, theoretical, impressionistic, or anecdotal. Founded in 1961 by the Blanton-Peale Institute, which joins the perspectives of psychology and religion, Journal of Religion and Health explores the most contemporary modes of religious thought with particular emphasis on their relevance to current medical and psychological research.