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. 2014 Apr;53(2):449-60.
doi: 10.1007/s10943-012-9648-z.

"Leaving it to God" religion and spirituality among Filipina immigrant breast cancer survivors

Regina A Lagman  1 , Grace J Yoo, Ellen G Levine, Kira A Donnell, Holly R Lim
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"Leaving it to God" religion and spirituality among Filipina immigrant breast cancer survivors

Regina A Lagman et al. J Relig Health. 2014 Apr.

Abstract

Many Filipinos have a powerful adherence to Catholicism. However, little is known about spirituality and religious involvement of Filipina Americans who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Ten (n = 10) in-depth qualitative interviews with Filipina immigrant breast cancer survivors identified prayer to be the most common religious practice, followed by prayers by others and spiritual support from the Catholic Church. These findings can help clinicians and researchers understand the role of spirituality and religion in providing comfort and support for Filipina immigrant breast cancer patient as they face the stress of diagnosis and treatment.

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