Potential influences of religiosity and religious coping strategies on people with diabetes.

Journal: World journal of clinical cases

Volume: 10

Issue: 25

Year of Publication: 

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg , Gauteng, South Africa. Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg , Gauteng, South Africa. chiedu.eseadi@unn.edu.ng. Department of Arts Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka , Enugu, Nigeria. Department of Philosophy/Religion and Cultural Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo , Ebonyi, Nigeria.

Abstract summary 

Diabetes is a significant health issue that threatens patients' overall wellbeing and quality of life. Critical public health concerns center on creating the best approach for diabetes management. Patients and caregivers have different approaches to diabetes management; however, this and the associated physiological, physical and mental health issues remain challenging. This review explores the potential influences of religiosity and religious coping strategies on people with diabetes. This study used a literature review approach to investigate how religiosity and religious coping strategies can influence the effective management of diabetes among patients. Based on the literature search, the researchers were able to identify and cite published papers that were analyzed using the descriptive-narrative analysis. An important goal of the descriptive-narrative analysis was to provide descriptions of the selected literature and take implications from the literature. The results of studies reviewed show some religious coping strategies for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes. The studies did establish a relationship between religiosity and diabetes management and suggest that religious coping strategies could positively impact the management of diabetes; however, they reported some adverse effects. Hence, we propose a pathway for the development of religion-oriented interventions and support framework for the management of diabetes.

Authors & Co-authors:  Onyishi Charity Neejide CN Eseadi Chiedu C Ilechukwu Leonard Chidi LC Okoro Kingsley Nwannennaya KN Okolie Charles Nkem CN Egbule Emmanuel E Asogwa Emmanuel E

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  The International Diabetes Federation. Diabetes facts and figures. 2020. [cited 20 April 2021]. In: The International Diabetes Federation. Available from: https://www.idf.org/aboutdiabetes/what-is-diabetes.html .
Authors :  7
Identifiers
Doi : 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i25.8816
SSN : 2307-8960
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Other Terms
Diabetes mellitus;Religiosity;Religious belief;Religious coping strategies;Self-care management;Social support
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States