African-American Cancer Survivors’ Use of Religious Beliefs to Positively Influence the Utilization of Cancer Care

Jill B. Hamilton; Kayoll V. Galbraith; Nakia C. Best; Valarie C. Worthy; L. T.C.Angelo D. Moore

doi:10.1007/s10943-014-9948-6

African-American Cancer Survivors’ Use of Religious Beliefs to Positively Influence the Utilization of Cancer Care

Jill B. Hamilton, Kayoll V. Galbraith, Nakia C. Best, Valarie C. Worthy, L. T.C.Angelo D. Moore

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Abstract

Among African-Americans, religion impacts health-seeking behaviors. This qualitative study used criterion purposeful sampling and thematic analysis in analysis of data from 31 African-American cancer patients to understand the influence of religion on the utilization of cancer care services. Our findings suggest that religious beliefs and practices positively influenced attitudes toward their illness and ability to endure treatment. God’s ability to heal and cure, God’s control over survival, God’s will over their lives, and God’s promise for health and prosperity were examples of survivor’s religious beliefs. Religious practices such as prayer promoted a trusting relationship with healthcare providers and were a source of strength and encouragement.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1856-1869
Number of pages	14
Journal	Journal of Religion and Health
Volume	54
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-014-9948-6
State	Published - Oct 25 2015

Keywords

Access to care
African-American
Cancer
Religion
Survivorship

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General Nursing
Religious studies

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