Title

The Resilience of Indigenous Women of the U.S. who Experience Cancer: Transcending Adversity

Journal Title

Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work

Publication Date

2019

Abstract

Almost no research specifically explores resilience among Indigenous women of the U.S. who experience cancer. A qualitative descriptive study included a sample of 43 Indigenous women from the Northern Plains region of the U.S. Almost 90% (88%, n = 37) of participants indicated personal growth in response to having cancer, indicating they valued relationships (n = 3), had a stronger faith (n = 5), were grateful and living in moment (n = 21), became more healthy (n = 5), and helped others (n = 6) in response to their cancer experience. Results indicate that factors that promote and facilitate resilience are critical for culturally responsive practice with Indigenous women.

Keywords

Indigenous, American Indian or Native American, cancer, resilience, quality of life, qualitative research

Document Type

Article

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work

DOI

10.1080/15313204.2019.1628680

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