Numerous studies have underscored the importance

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the abstract and recommendations and stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2009 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 74 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 5 representative gaps

• The Relationship Between Coping and Wellbeing Among South African Muslims During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2025) · Journal of Muslim Mental Health · doi

  The impact of coping on well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic is well established; however, not much is known about the role of culture and religion in shaping coping styles during the pandemic, specifically among a Muslim minority in the African context.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: coping well pandemic impact covid established known role culture religion shaping styles specifically among muslim
• The Role of Spirituality in Coping with the Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A South African Case Study (2026) · Journal of Religion and Health · doi

  Based on the findings of this study, several recommendations are proposed to enhance mental health support and understanding during times of crisis, particularly through spiritual and religious coping mechanisms. Coping with mental health challenges is a complex and ongoing process. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly increased global levels of depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, denial, fear, and anger (Torales et al., 2020). While some of these challenges have persisted, others have evolved as restrictions have eased. Participants emphasized the need to raise awareness and reduce misconceptions about mental health, noting that stigma continues to affect workplace dynamics and personal relationships. Improving mental health literacy—including understanding mental health disorders, risk factors, and available support—is essential for effective coping.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: health mental coping support understanding based several recommendations proposed enhance times crisis particularly spiritual religious
• The Role of Spirituality in Coping with the Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A South African Case Study (2026) · Journal of Religion and Health · doi

  There is a need to understand the role of spirituality and religion in coping with the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior research has highlighted the importance of cultural and spiritual beliefs in shaping individuals' experiences of loss and grief.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need understand role spirituality religion coping psychological
• Determinants of mental health distress among health workers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (2026) · Frontiers in Psychiatry · doi

  Further studies are needed to investigate the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare workers. Research should focus on developing and implementing effective interventions to mitigate the mental health burden among healthcare workers. Studies should explore the impact of workplace conflict and chronic fatigue on the mental health of healthcare workers.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: further studies needed investigate long-term effects covid-19 pandemic
• Religious coping among jews: development and initial validation of the JCOPE (2009) · Journal of Clinical Psychology · cited 74× · doi

  Numerous studies have underscored the importance of religious coping in psychological health and illness; however, the majority of research in this area has been conducted with Christian samples and knowledge about other religious groups is lacking.

  generalabstractevidence 4/5
  Keywords: religious numerous underscored importance coping psychological health illness majority area conducted christian samples knowledge groups

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