Table 3.

Themes related to the role of religiosity and fatalism in Type 2 diabetes management.

Theme/sub-theme	Newly enrolled	Currently enrolled	Long-term enrolled	Male	Female
Perceived autonomy over diabetes prognosis
• Human autonomy	X		X		X
• Divine will	X	X	X	X	X
• Human and divine control	X	X	X	X	X
• Fate determined by faith in God	X			X	X
• Uncertainty in whom or what determines fate	X	X		X	X
Motivators for self-care
• Religious messages	X	X	X	X	X
• Internal motivation	X	X	X	X	X
• Prayer	X	X	X	X	X
Discussions of personal beliefs in the healthcare setting
• Physician/patient difference in religious beliefs	X	X		X	X
• Physician lack of time	X	X			X
• Uncomfortable for Patient	X	X		X	X
• Physician lack of knowledge in religiosity/spirituality	X	X	X	X	X
• Perceived benefit	X	X	X	X	X
Role of the church in diabetes management
• Emotional support		X	X	X	X
• Church health resources			X		X
• Prayer from clergy/church members	X	X		X	X
• Inappropriate environment	X		X	X	X