The Role of Religion and Spirituality in Coping with Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study among Black Men

This article reports on data from 12 of the 30 Black men who reported the use of religion and spirituality as a coping strategy for diabetes management. The following coping strategies were reported: prayer and belief in God, keeping me alive, turning things over to God, changing my unhealthy behaviors, supplying my needs, reading the Bible, and religious or spiritual individuals helping me. Healthcare professionals and researchers involved in diabetes management among Black men should consider these findings in their efforts.
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research