Abstract
This phenomenological study provides an in-depth understanding of the lived experiences of Muslim persons with diabetes during Ramadan. The findings facilitate health professionals' knowledge of the unique needs of these clients during this time. van Manen's (1990) and Hycner's (1985) analytical methods assisted in producing the themes: knowing and understanding - being in harmony with the body, knowing its capabilities and limitations and its response to change; controlling - being in charge of diabetes during Ramadan; accepting and recognising - acknowledging diabetes and its impact on fasting during Ramadan; and faith and belief - the courage of conviction.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 41-47 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Contemporary Nurse |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2012 |