Muslim person's experiences of diabetes during Ramadan: information for health professionals.
This phenomenological study provides an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of Muslim persons with diabetes during Ramadan. The findings facilitate health professionals' knowledge of the unique needs of these clients during this time. van Manen's (1990) and Hycner's (1985) analytical methods assisted in producing the themes: knowing and understanding - being in harmony with the body, knowing its capabilities and limitations and its response to change; controlling - being in charge of diabetes during Ramadan; accepting and recognising - acknowledging diabetes and its impact on fasting during Ramadan; and faith and belief - the courage of conviction.
School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Sarah
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Peterson
Robyn J
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Nayda
Pauline
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Hill
D002562:Ceremonial Behavior; D054521:Cultural Competency; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000451:nursing; D005215:Fasting / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007514:Islam / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019222:Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical; D033262:Narration; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D013021:South Australia