Impact of Spiritual Counseling for African American Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

R. Lorraine Brown

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Impact of Spiritual Counseling for African American Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

R. Lorraine Brown. Impact of Spiritual Counseling for African American Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1eedebb6-8768-42cd-844a-56bee60778e2.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

R. L. Brown. Impact of Spiritual Counseling for African American Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1eedebb6-8768-42cd-844a-56bee60778e2

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R. Lorraine Brown. Impact of Spiritual Counseling for African American Young Adults with Sickle Cell Disease. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1eedebb6-8768-42cd-844a-56bee60778e2.

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R. Lorraine Brown

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Abstract

The author researched how African Americans, age 18-28, who received care for sickle cell disease were impacted by intentional sharing of clinic-based spiritual counseling. This spiritual intervention addressed the often-unspoken concerns of this population. Understanding spirituality, while managing the many facets of SCD, is vital for holistic health. Participants found themselves at critical junctures in their spiritual development -- seeking, exploring, even questioning -- how spirituality plays a role in their overall well-being. The project collected both qualitative and quantitative data through a chaplain interventionist. The chaplain met 1:1 with participants to share strategies for increasing everyday coping and self-efficacy. The participants found spiritual care to be necessary and helpful as they navigated their daily lives and sickle cell disease. The author came to realize to truly be effective, an in-depth longitudinal study is needed for true impact.

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