Publications by authors named "Isabela Emanuela Cantanhede da Cruz"
"God gives me hope!": Hospitalized children's perception of the influence of religion in coping with chronic illness.
Willyane de Andrade Alvarenga Isabela Emanuela Cantanhêde da Cruz Ana Carolina Andrade Biaggi Leite Júlia Rezende Machado Louise Bittencourt Paes Abreu Dos Santos
J Pediatr Nurs
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the impact of religion on how hospitalized children and adolescents cope with chronic illnesses like cancer, type 1 diabetes, and cystic fibrosis, highlighting that most participants had a religious belief.
- - Using photo-elicitation interviews with 35 youth aged 7-17 in Brazil, researchers identified three primary themes related to faith: strength and support from a divine relationship, religion providing meaning, and religious practices enhancing well-being.
- - The findings suggest that religion plays a significant role in fostering positive coping mechanisms for chronic illness, emphasizing the need for healthcare providers to acknowledge and incorporate patients' spiritual beliefs into treatment approaches.