The relationship between spiritual health and quality of life among Covid-19 patients with long-term complications in the post-coronavirus era

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ID22078048
AuthorsMehdi Safarabadi (0000-0002-1191-1091, Imam Khomeini Hospital), Vahid Yousofvand (0000-0002-2958-0681, Iranshahr University), Ali Jadidi (0000-0001-9870-9779, Arak University of Medical Sciences, corresponding author), Seyed Mohammad Taghi Dehghani (Imam Khomeini Hospital), Kazem Ghaffari (0000-0002-6077-3123, Imam Khomeini Hospital)
Year2024
Volume12
Pages1371110-1371110
Publication date2024-05-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpubh.2024.1371110
PMID38873318
OpenAlexW4399189606
LanguageEN
Citations received8
References cited27

Objective COVID-19 has varied manifestations and can cause complications that affect quality of life. Spiritual health may be a source of adaptation for these patients. This study investigated the relationship between spiritual health and quality of life among COVID-19 patients with long-term complications in the post-coronavirus era. Participants/methods This study enrolled 475 COVID-19 patients through convenience sampling from medical facilities located in the Central Province of Iran. Data collection occurred between November 2022 and July 2023. A demographic checklist was utilized to ascertain the presence of potential COVID-19 complications. Patients exhibiting at least one long-term complication of COVID-19 were classified into the group with complications, while those without such complications were categorized into the group without complications. Subsequently, spiritual health and quality of life were assessed utilizing Paloutzian and Ellison’s Spiritual Well-Being Scale and the 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), respectively. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS-20. Results The mean scores of spiritual well-being and quality of life for participants without COVID-19 complications were 70.87 ± 22.44 and 61.30 ± 18.33, respectively. In contrast, the mean spiritual health scores and quality of life for participants with COVID-19 complications were 41.20 ± 12.49 and 33.66 ± 1.46, respectively. Moreover, spiritual well-being was positively associated with quality of life among COVID-19 patients ( p < 0.05). Conclusion This study indicates that COVID-19 complications can impair patients’ spiritual health and quality of life, leaving them vulnerable and distressed. However, patients with higher spiritual health can cope better and enjoy a higher quality of life, despite challenges. Therefore, this study highlights the importance of addressing the spiritual needs of patients with COVID-19 complications and providing them with adequate support and care

Checklist · Coronavirus · Disease · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Medicine · Mental Health and Well-being · Nursing · Psychology · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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