Religious coping, chronic illness, and mental health
The relationship between religious coping and mental health for adults with type 2 diabetes in a highly religious community
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19503785 |
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| Authors | Cass Ndembe Mabiala (Neurological Surgery, corresponding author), Degani BANZULU BOMBA (University of Kinshasa), Jacques Benangindu Kikumpa (University of Kinshasa), Konstantinos Arapis (Université Paris Cité), Marina Kousouri (University Psychiatric Hospital) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-21 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-23 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Mental Health Religion & Culture (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1367-4676 • E-ISSN: 1469-9737 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2025.2546627 |
| OpenAlex | W7140129233 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 58 |
Diabetes is a major public health problem with an increasing prevalence worldwide. Estimates indicate that 24 million adults in Africa have been diagnosed with diabetes, representing 4.5% of the population. In this context, the church plays a meaningful role for people facing difficult times by providing spiritual guidance, moral education, and a sense of purpose. This study examined the psychosocial impact of religious coping among individuals living with diabetes in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A total of 200 participants were recruited using a random digit dialling method to ensure diverse representation of the urban population. Using Student’s t-test for independent samples, significant differences in positive Brief Religious Coping Scale scores were found among those with depression, distress, and mixed anxiety disorder. The results show that positive religious coping strategies promote better mental health, whereas negative religious coping strategies lead to disastrous health outcomes
Coping (psychology) · Mental health · Mental illness · Religious community · Religious identity · Type 2 diabetes · Diabetes Management and Education · Dietary Effects on Health · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
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