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Rezaali Akbarimoallem,
Volume 2, Issue 2 (3-2015)
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Background & Purpose: Religious teachings indicate that adherence to prayer is the best way to provide mental health and some researches confirm the fact .This study investigated the relationship of adherence to prayer and mental health at Iran Khodro Co employees in west of Tehran. Materials and Methods: In this study, 205 people at Iran Khodro Co. employees in west of Tehran in 2009 were evaluated. The instruments were a general information questionnaire, adherence to prayer researcher-made questionnaire and a general health questionnaire. For evaluation and data analysis, statistical descriptive and inferential methods were used. Results: The results showed that there is negative correlation between the adherence to prayer and mental health. The significance of this hypothesis is proved at the level of less than p<0.001 and r=-0.367 between adherence to prayer with the somatic symptoms (p<0.005 and r=-0.338) between adherence to prayer and anxiety and insomnia (p<0.001 and r=-0.311) between adherence to prayer and social dysfunction (p<0.001 and r=-0.287) and between adherence to prayer and depression (p<0.001 and r=-0.340) was a significant relationship. The results also showed that the rate and amount of adherence to prayer and mental health is equal between married and singles. Education was not effective to the adherence to prayer while it was effective on mental health. The results also showed that years of service has no effect to adherence of prayer and mental health. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study it is concluded that the adherence to prayer can predict the extent of mental health. So custodians of culture can improve psychological health by extending the religious belief and attendance to prayer in the studied social group and other similar society.
Hamid Hojjati, Nafise Hekmati Pour, Samira Khandousti, Jamile Mirzaali, Golbahar Akhondzadeh, Fateme Kolangi, Nahid Mozafari Nia,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (9-2015)
Abstract
Background and Purpose: Cancer is one of the worst human experiences. This condition could lead to serious crises in one’s life. Religious beliefs are of great value among patients suffering from different conditions. Among religious and spiritual resources, prayer is regarded as the most commonly applied practice. In fact, prayer as the most powerful resource for resolving problems can release spiritual energy. The present study was performed to determine the dimensions of prayer in cancer patients, referring to the food and drug center of Golestan University of Medical Sciences in 2013.
Materials and Methods: In this descriptive, correlational study, 96 cancer patients under treatment with agonist drugs, referring to the food and drug center of Golestan University of Medical Sciences, were assessed. Data were collected, using a demographic questionnaire and the prayer questionnaire by Paloma and Pendleton. For statistical analysis, descriptive (e.g., frequency, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (ANOVA) were calculated, using SPSS version 16.
Results: Based on the findings, the mean score of prayer frequency was 91.7±21.7, the mean score of prior prayer experience was 45.6±9.8, and the mean score of attitude towards prayer was 33.9±8.0. The statistical analysis showed a significant difference among the dimensions of prayer. There was a significant correlation between prayer frequency and prior experience of prayer (P<0.01), prayer frequency and attitude towards prayer (P<0.005), and previous experience of prayer and attitude towards prayer (P<0.01). However, multiple linear regression analysis did not show a significant association between the dimensions of prayer and demographic characteristics.
Conclusion: Considering the positive effects of prayer, we can conclude that this practice plays a strong supporting role in life and promotes ones’ adjustment with the side-effects of diseases such as cancer. Therefore, nurses, as the most important members of healthcare teams, can enhance care provision for cancer patients by recognizing the psychological dimensions.
Farazmand Kalantari, Tahereh Mehrabian, Sahar Savadkuhi, Mahsa Mosalman,
Volume 3, Issue 1 (9-2015)
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Background and Purpose: Patients under dialysis may experience various spiritual, physical, and mental disorders. Religious behaviors, especially prayer, can enhance spiritual health and positive attitude among these patients. The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between prayer and spiritual health in patients under dialysis in Ilam, Iran in 2014.
Materials and Methods: In total, 150 patients, referring to specialized clinics and hospitals of Ilam, were selected via available sampling. The subjects completed the Spiritual Health Questionnaire by Paloutzian and Ellison and Prayer Questionnaire by Paloma and Pendelton. Data were analyzed, using Pearson's correlation coefficient test and multiple regression analysis.
Results: The results showed a significant positive correlation between the dimensions of prayer (i.e., frequency of praying, prior experience of prayer, and attitudes towards praying) and spiritual health. The highest correlation coefficient was related to the prior experience of praying, which was the most important predictive variable in this study. The regression coefficient between prayer and spiritual health was statistically significant at < 0.001.
Conclusion: The present findings highlighted the relationship between prayer and spiritual health in patients under dialysis in Ilam, Iran. Therefore, different dimensions of prayer, and praying in general, are important in enhancing patients' spiritual health and mental health.
Shilan Azizi, Ferdos Pelarak, Jaber Mohagheghi,
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2-2017)
Abstract
Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric disorders during pregnancy, which could have many negative effects on the physical and mental health of the mother, child, and eventually the family. Despite all the efforts in the medical treatment of the anxiety in the pregnant mothers, little attention has been given to the spiritual treatment in this regard. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the religious teachings in the reduction of the anxiety in the pregnant women. In this review, the data were extracted, analyzed, and categorized by studying the major Persian and Latin databases and publications related to the topic of interest and using proper keywords. In our society, religion is considered as the most effective psychological support that can provide the meaning of life during the lifetime. Religion could be an important contribution to the individual, especially in difficult situations and crises. Many psycho-emotional disorders are associated with spiritual matters; therefore, these disorders could not be successfully diagnosed and managed without the consideration of the spiritual aspects. Based on the retrieved articles, the implementation of the spiritual treatment based on the religious teachings was reported to be successful in reducing the anxiety in different groups. Consequently, further studies are recommended to be conducted investigating the effects of spiritual treatment based on the religious teachings on the anxiety level of the pregnant women. This will be a major step forward in improving the mental health of the mothers and consequently the mental health of the children and the family, which will not be achieved except in the light of Islam.
Mohammad Siavoshi, Mahdieh Darrudi, Shahin Novruzieh, Mahdi Jamali Nik, Reza Bordbar,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (9-2018)
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Background and Purpose: Chronic diseases such as heart failure could disrupt mental, physical, and spiritual health. Religious practices such as prayer enhance spiritual energy and create positive attitude in patients. We aimed to investigate the effects of prayer on spiritual health of patients with chronic heart failure.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 140 patients with chronic heart failure who were hospitalized in cardiology ward of 22 Bahman Hospital of Neyshabour, Iran, in 2015. The data collection tools included Palutzian and Ellison spiritual health questionnaire and Meraviglia's prayer frequency questionnaire. To analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistical tests (i.e., Chi-square tests, Pearson correlation coefficient, Kruskal-Wallis test, and linear regression) were run in SPSS, version 16.
Results: The results showed a significant direct relationship between prayer and spiritual health (P<0.0001, r=-0.63). There was also a significant relationship between the age, frequency of prayer, previous prayer experience, and attitude toward prayer (P<0.001). However, there was no significant relationship between gender, frequency of prayer, previous prayer experience, and attitude towards praying (P<0.06). The results of this study showed an inverse correlation between educational level, frequency of prayers, previous prayer experience, and attitude toward prayer (P<0.001). In addition, there was a significant positive association between marital status, frequency of prayer, previous prayer experience, and attitude toward prayer (P<0.0001).
Conclusion: The findings indicate that spirituality originates from both beliefs and experiences of the individual. If a person merely holds some beliefs with no experiences, then they would lack many physical and mental benefits of spirituality. The role of prayer in patients with chronic illnesses is undeniable, and it could be beneficial in the maintenance of spiritual health and in effective defiance against diseases
Mohammad Mollai Iveli, Farzad Motevali Haghi, Mohammad Bagher Mohammadi Laini, Rahmatollah Marzband, Masoumeh Eslamifar, Aliasghar Zakavi,
Volume 6, Issue 2 (3-2019)
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Background and Purpose: Research has shown that attending congregational prayer has constructive effects on spiritual guidance and mental relaxation of humans. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effective factors in the presence of university students attending congregational prayers of Masjid-Al-Nabi at Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran. Moreover, this study aimed to propose influential approaches to encourage participation in congregational prayer.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was performed on students studying at Payambar Aazam Complex of Mazandaran University of medical science, during 2016. A total number of 500 students were selected randomly out of 4000 students of this university. The data were collected using a questionnaire, which included demographic information and effecting factor on congregational prayer. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed and data were analyzed using SPSS software (version 20).
Results: The survey showed that there was a significant relationship between the investigated variables (including family factors, friendship tendency, participation of authorities and teachers, coincidence of prayer and class time, personal motivation and education level) and the presence of students in congregational prayer.
Conclusion: According to the results of this study, supporting students, adjustment of class time, and attendance of the instructors at the mosque will encourage students to participate in congregational prayer. University authorities can appropriately prepare the ground for the presence of students in congregational prayer.
Maasoumeh Torki, Haydeh Heidari, Kobra Norian, Leila Rabieie, Morteza Sedahi,
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2-2021)
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Background and Purpose: Urinary stones are the third most common genital tract disease after urinary tract infections and prostate diseases. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is the most common treatment for more than half of all kidney stones. Most patients experience pain during the surgery, despite the use of pain killer after ESWL. This study aimed to investigate the effect of prayer on pain in the patients who underwent ESWL.
Materials and Methods: This clinical trial was performed on 120 patients who were referred to Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord, Iran, for ESWL in 2018. Patients were divided into two experimental and control groups. In addition to the reception of routine care, the test group repeated the prayer “peace be upon Mohammad and his descendants” during ESWL. However, the control group only received routine care. The pain score was determined using McGill Pain Questionnaire and the collected data were analyzed in SPSS software (version 20) through descriptive statistics and t-test.
Results: The scores of pain variations in the prayer (intervention) and control groups were estimated at -11.10±10.13 and -1.85±8.67, respectively. Based on the results obtained from the Tukey test, there was a significant difference between the two groups in terms of pain variations (P=0.001). There was a significant difference between the mean drug use in the control and experimental groups (P=0.01).
Conclusion: This study showed that prayer therapy reduced the pain of the patients who underwent ESWL.
