Knowledge and attitudes of nursing professors and students concerning the interface between spirituality, religiosity and health

Authors

  • Claudia de Souza Tomasso Universidade Nove de Julho; Diretoria de Ciências da Saúde
  • Ideraldo Luiz Beltrame Universidade Nove de Julho; Diretoria de Ciências da Saúde
  • Giancarlo Lucchetti Associação Médico-Espírita de São Paulo; Departamento de Pesquisa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000500019

Keywords:

Spirituality, Nursing, Teaching

Abstract

This study compares the knowledge and attitudes of nursing professors and students concerning the interface between spirituality, religiosity and health. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 30 nursing professors and 118 students. The results reveal that more than 95% of the participants had some religious affiliation, 96% believed that spirituality considerably influences patients' health, and 77% wished to address this subject. However, only 36% felt prepared for it and most believed that the university did not provide the necessary information. No statistical differences were found between the religious practices of nursing professors and students, though a marked difference was found in their clinical practices and opinions concerning spirituality and its inclusion in the program's curriculum. The most common barriers to addressing such a subject were: fear of imposing one's own beliefs, lack of time, and fear of offending patients.

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Published

2011-10-01

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 5 (2011)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Knowledge and attitudes of nursing professors and students concerning the interface between spirituality, religiosity and health . (2011). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 19(5), 1205-1213. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692011000500019