| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 338031 | Psychosomatics | 2009 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
BackgroundBoth religiosity and hope are known for their positive role in coping with cancer.ObjectiveThis study examines the mediating role of hope between religiosity and coping for women diagnosed with breast cancer.MethodIsraeli Jewish women with breast cancer (N = 233) completed the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale, The Systems of Belief Inventory, and The Hope Scale.ResultsBy use of hierarchical regression, hope was found to be a mediator between religiosity and three coping styles.ConclusionSpecial attention should be given to the role of hope for religious patients because it increases the positive effects of religion in coping with cancer.
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Authors
Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon, Michal Braun, Daliah Galinsky, Lea Baider,