Document Type : Original Article
Authors
PhD Candidate in Reproductive Health, Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the second leading cause
of death among women. Religion and spiritual behaviors are effective strategies for maintaining
human health. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between religious orientation
and spiritual intelligence with general health dimensions in women with breast cancer.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study is a correlational study that was performed on
50 women with breast cancer referred to medical centers affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical
Sciences in 2020. Data were collected through questionnaires of religious orientation, spiritual
intelligence, and general health. Data were analyzed by Spearman and regression tests.
RESULTS: The results showed that religious orientation had a significant positive relationship with
the overall score of general health, but the components of religious orientation had a significant
negative relationship with the number of components of public health (p < 0.05). Spiritual intelligence
also had a significant positive relationship with general health. However, the number of components
of spiritual intelligence has a significant negative relationship with the number of components of
general health (p < 0.05).
CONCLUSION: Considering the relationship between religious orientation and spiritual intelligence
with public health and considering educational programs based on spiritual intelligence and religious
orientation in this group of people can be an important step in promoting their general health.
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