Proceeding of Bengkulu International Conference on Health
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Proceeding of The 2nd Bengkulu International Conference on Health (B-ICON 2022)

EXPERIENCE OF RAMADHAN FASTING AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES: A QUALITATIVE RE-VIEW

Aini Inayati (School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jan 2023

Abstract

Background. Ramadhan fasting is cultural yearly and will impact health conditions during that activity. Despite exceptions and knowledge of the hazards of fasting, the large Muslim population with diabetes persists in fasting. The limit review focuses on the feeling and experiences of diabetes patients during Ramadhan fasting. Therefore, a qualitative review is essential to address more clearly among diabetes patients. Aim. To understand the experience of diabetes patients during Ramadhan fasting. Method. Review qualitative articles were collected articles from PubMed, WOS, google scholar, EBSCO, and Scopus. A thematic analysis was conducted with an iterative process to read, comprehend the primary articles' results, and make assumptions with a new theme from the review. Result. Eight articles explained the experience of diabetes patients during fasting Ramadhan. The new theme in this study was fasting motivation and religion, perception of fasting and challenges, well-being during Ramadhan fasting, management of diabetes during Ramadhan fasting, and environmental behavior during Ramadhan fasting. Conclusion. In conclusion understanding the fundamentals of Ramadan fasting, such as fasting restrictions, therapies, and operations that invalidate the fast, and the consequences of fasting on diabetes patients is necessary to have safe fasting for diabetes patients.

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biconhealth

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Proceeding BICON is peer-reviewed proceeding publishing scientific articles from health studies. This proceeding has been published by The Center of Research and Community Service, Poltekkes Kemenkes Bengkulu as an output of B-ICON Conference that held once a year. All articles with subject of ...