Spiritual Practices in Self-management of Diabetes in African Americans

被引:15
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作者
Casarez, Rebecca L. Polzer [1 ]
Engebretson, Joan C. [1 ]
Ostwald, Sharon K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston, Sch Nursing, Houston, TX 77030 USA
关键词
African Americans; diabetes; spiritual practices; HEALTH-PROMOTION; INTERVENTION; FAITH;
D O I
10.1097/HNP.0b013e3181e903c6
中图分类号
R [医药、卫生];
学科分类号
10 ;
摘要
In this qualitative study, African Americans described 3 orientations about spiritual practices and diabetes self-management: Spiritual practice as effort toward self-management; spiritual practice and self-management as effort toward healing; and spiritual practice as effort toward healing. Spiritual practices may influence diabetes self-management in African Americans and be a resource in care.
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页码:227 / 237
页数:11
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