Date of Conferral
8-1-2024
Date of Award
August 2024
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Nursing
Advisor
Janice Long
Abstract
Spirituality plays an important role of support for many people; however, little is known about the role spirituality plays in helping manage chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes (T2D). African American women (AAW) have the highest incidence of T2D compared to other racial and ethnic groups, which demonstrates the need to learn more about improving health and reducing diabetes in AAW. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry, using Roy’s adaptation model as the theoretical framework, was to assess the role of spirituality in how AAW with T2D manage their illness and whether that role changes according to disease stage. Five AAW were recruited using social media or snowball sampling. Semi-structured interviews were conducted telephonically with audio recordings transcribed manually and continued until saturation was reached. Transcripts were analyzed using Ravitch’s methods of coding and narrative analysis. Results indicated two themes: (a) spirituality and the role of prayer, and (b) spirituality and the ability to manage stress and challenges. Findings may promote positive social change as health care professionals incorporate spirituality in assessment and consider the role of spiritual care to support T2D management among AAW. Future studies should consider further examination of faith-based interventions and the impact on AAW with T2D.
Recommended Citation
Padgette, Tiaa ReShawn, "Spirituality and Self-management of Diabetes Among African American Women" (2024). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 16260.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/16260
