Religiousness and Preoperative Anxiety
Author Information
Author(s): Aghamohammadi Kalkhoran Masoomeh, Karimollahi Mansoureh
Primary Institution: Ardabil Medical Sciences University
Hypothesis
This study aims to determine the relationship between religious beliefs and preoperative anxiety.
Conclusion
The study found a non-significant relationship between religiosity and anxiety, suggesting that religious beliefs may help patients cope with stress.
Supporting Evidence
- The majority of patients had high religiosity and moderate anxiety.
- There was an inverse relationship between religiosity and anxiety, but it was not statistically significant.
- 66.7% of patients had a high religiosity score.
Takeaway
This study looked at how being religious might help people feel less anxious before surgery, but it didn't find a strong link.
Methodology
A correlational study using questionnaires to assess religious beliefs and anxiety levels in patients undergoing surgery.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and lacked a standard questionnaire for religious beliefs.
Participant Demographics
68% of participants were aged 15-20, 73.3% were female, and 71.3% were married.
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