Religious Influences of Individuals with Cancer in Remission.
Utilizing qualitative methodologies, we interviewed 25 cancer patients whose disease currently was in remission. We gave attention to the impact of personal faith (particularly Christian beliefs) on coping methods. Results showed percepts of God altering views toward their cancer in the following wa...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Ethnographic & Qualitative Research Vol. 3; no. 1; pp. 13 - 28 |
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Michael Firmin, PhD
Fall 2008
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