Religiosity and Spirituality as Stressors or Stress Relievers in relation to Sleep Health among African American Women

The authors aimed to explore the relationship between religiosity/spirituality (R/S) and sleep health among African American women, particularly how stress might modify this association. They found that while higher R/S was linked to a lower prevalence of nonrestorative sleep, this protective effect was only significant in women experiencing low or no stress. The study highlights the complex interplay between R/S, stress, and sleep outcomes in this demographic.