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World J Diabetes. May 15, 2021; 12(5): 630-641
Published online May 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i5.630
Published online May 15, 2021. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v12.i5.630
Impact of spiritual beliefs and faith-based interventions on diabetes management
Charity Neejide Onyishi, Vera Victor-Aigbodion, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2006, South Africa
Charity Neejide Onyishi, Vera Victor-Aigbodion, Chiedu Eseadi, Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu, Department of Arts Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu 410001, Nigeria
Author contributions: Onyishi CN, Ilechukwu LC, Victor-Aigbodion V, and Eseadi C were responsible for the conception of the study; OnyishiCN, Ilechukwu LC, Victor-Aigbodion V, and Eseadi C were responsible for the study design, literature review, analysis, drafting, editing, and approval of the final version.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no personal interests.
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Corresponding author: Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu, PhD, Lecturer, Department of Arts Education, University of Nigeria, Bab Fafunwa Building Faculty of Education, Nsukka 410001, Enugu, Nigeria. leonard.ilechukwu@gmail.com
Received: January 16, 2021
Peer-review started: January 16, 2021
First decision: February 12, 2021
Revised: February 23, 2021
Accepted: March 25, 2021
Article in press: March 25, 2021
Published online: May 15, 2021
Peer-review started: January 16, 2021
First decision: February 12, 2021
Revised: February 23, 2021
Accepted: March 25, 2021
Article in press: March 25, 2021
Published online: May 15, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: Studies tend to show that spiritual beliefs are linked to the acceptance and management of diabetes conditions. Other studies show that faith-based interventions (FBIs) can be useful in diabetes management. However, there is an absence of studies showing the pathway to the positive impact of spiritual beliefs and FBIs on diabetes management. We explored the relationships and effects of spiritual beliefs and FBIs on diabetes management through literature review. Mechanisms of change and directions for further research were also discussed.