Holt Cheryl L, Caplan Lee, Schulz Emily, Blake Victor, Southward Penny, Buckner Ayanna, Lawrence Hope
Department of Public and Community Health, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, USA.
J Psychosoc Oncol. 2009;27(2):248-73. doi: 10.1080/07347330902776028.
The present study used qualitative methods to examine if and how African Americans with cancer use religiosity in coping. Patients (N = 23) were recruited from physician offices and completed 1-1(1/2) hour interviews. Themes that emerged included but were not limited to control over one's illness, emotional response, importance of social support, role of God as a healer, relying on God, importance of faith for recovery, prayer and scripture study, and making sense of the illness. Participants had a great deal to say about the role of religion in coping. These themes may have utility for development of support interventions if they can be operationalized and intervened upon.
本研究采用定性方法来探究患癌症的非裔美国人是否以及如何利用宗教信仰来应对疾病。从医生办公室招募了患者（N = 23），并对他们进行了1至1个半小时的访谈。出现的主题包括但不限于对自身疾病的掌控、情绪反应、社会支持的重要性、上帝作为治愈者的角色、依靠上帝、信仰对康复的重要性、祈祷和研读经文，以及理解疾病。参与者对宗教在应对疾病中的作用有很多话要说。如果这些主题能够被实施并加以干预，那么它们可能对支持性干预措施的制定有用。
