Religion and mental health among older adults in Thailand: a national survey study

• Main Authors: Suriya Klangrit, David D. Perrodin, Yasotara Siripaprapakon, Fahad Riaz Choudhry, Thittayawadee Intaranggkul, Suthat Pratoomkaew, Khunthong Khemsiri, Kan Saengrung, Watchara Vachirayano
• Other Authors: Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78660
• Institution: Mahidol University

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the association between mental health and religion among Thailand’s elderly population. The role of religion and culture remains limited despite the significant number of devout followers of religions in Thailand. Thai cultural and religious contexts have a do...