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Religiosity and Hope: A Path for Women Coping With a Diagnosis of Breast Cancer

Received June 20, 2007; revised October 5, 2007; accepted October 18, 2007. From the Dept. of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan, Israel, and the Sharett Institute of Oncology, Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem, Israel. Send correspondence and reprint requests to Ilanit Hasson-Ohayon, Ph.D., Dept. of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel. e-mail: hasoni{at}mail.biu.ac.il
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BACKGROUND: Both religiosity and hope are known for their positive role in coping with cancer. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the mediating role of hope between religiosity and coping for women diagnosed with breast cancer. METHOD: Israeli Jewish women with breast cancer (N=233) completed the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale, The Systems of Belief Inventory, and The Hope Scale. RESULTS: By use of hierarchical regression, hope was found to be a mediator between religiosity and three coping styles. CONCLUSION: Special attention should be given to the role of hope for religious patients because it increases the positive effects of religion in coping with cancer.

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