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A phenomenological study into the role of spirituality and religiousness in the mental health of people with cancer in Zimbabwe

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posted on 2023-05-18, 18:52 authored by Mandizadza, EJR, Sherphard Chidarikire
This study examines the role of spirituality in illness management and mental health of selected people with cancer in Harare, Zimbabwe. The study inspects religiosity and spiritual elements among people with cancer. Narratives of women and men with cancer situated on different body sites was gathered using qualitative methodology. Data is analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Results indicate the central role of spiritual well-being and spirituality among people with cancer. Crucially, owing to scarcity and low uptake of institutionalized services, churches become essential conduits to cater for the spiritual well-being of people with cancer in resource constrained settings like Zimbabwe.

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Publication title

Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health

Volume

18

Pagination

145-161

ISSN

1934-9637

Department/School

School of Nursing

Publisher

Routledge

Place of publication

United States

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Copyright 2016 Taylor & Francis

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Mental health services

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