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An Exploration of the Meaning of Spirituality Voiced by Persons Living With Hiv Disease and Healthy Adults

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: Spirituality has been documented in several studies as having a positive effect on chronic disease progression and as being efficacious in improving quality of life and well being. In many studies, researchers have used predetermined definitions of spirituality and have proscribed the variable by the selection of measures. This study examines the meaning of spirituality as voiced by participants in two ongoing intervention studies, a sample of healthy adults and a sample of persons living with HIV disease. The findings resulted in six themes for each sample. Exhaustive statements were written depicting the summary relationships of themes. The findings support spirituality as an essential human dimension.

Source: Issues in Mental Health Nursing

DOI: 10.1080/01612840601096552

Authors: Inez Tuck, Wantana Thinganjana

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Language: English

Topic: Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Center for Research Resources, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health