Spiritual Distress and Support Needs Among Muslim Young Adults Living with Cancer
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19486407 |
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| Authors | Ainul Mardiah (Mercu Buana University), Deborah Lycett (0000-0002-4525-6419, Coventry University), Andy Turner (0000-0001-6538-4242, Coventry University) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | e102 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-12 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Australian Journal of Islamic Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2207-4414 • E-ISSN: 2207-4414 |
| Publisher | Islamic Sciences and Research Academy (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.55831/ajis.v11i1.1181 |
| OpenAlex | W7128804849 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 35 |
In Indonesia, most research concentrates on helping adult cancer patients manage their biopsychosocial issues. It seldom examines the spiritual concerns and needs of Muslim young adults living with cancer from a comprehensive perspective. The objectives of this research are to 1) investigate the spiritual concerns of Muslim young adults with cancer from the viewpoints of healthcare providers and the young adults, and 2) identify the most effective ways to support their spiritual needs. The method employed was an online semi-structured interview with 30 participants (15 young people living with cancer and 15 healthcare providers). Data analysis employed reflexive thematic analysis. Three themes relating to spiritual concerns emerged from the analysis: death anxiety, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness regarding recovery, and the feedback loop of spiritual struggles and religious coping. Participants suggested developing a short-term online Islamic psycho-spiritual intervention
Biopsychosocial model · Feeling · Islam · Qualitative research · Reflexivity · Spiritual care · Spirituality · Thematic analysis · Viewpoints · Young adult · Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life · Mental Health and Well-being · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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