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Spiritual Experiences of War Veterans Who Suffer from Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Qualitative Study

(2013) Spiritual Experiences of War Veterans Who Suffer from Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Religion & Health. pp. 719-729. ISSN 0022-4197

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Abstract

Recognition of the spiritual experiences of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder may be helpful in their rehabilitation. Accordingly, the present study has been carried out to determine the spiritual experiences of Iranian Muslim warriors who suffer from the previously mentioned disorder. In this qualitative study, 22 patients were selected using an objective-based sampling method and underwent an individual, semi-structured thorough interview. The data were analyzed using content analysis. The spiritual experiences of the participants were divided into two main categories as follows: (1) religious attitude consisting of three sub-categories known as "religious beliefs," "religious sentiments," and "religious behaviors" and (2) a national sensibility that includes the two sub-categories of "patriotism" and "proud" of being injured for my homeland. The analysis of the participants' spiritual experiences showed that their specific religious orientation and feelings of nationalism assisted with their improved ability to cope with the consequences of their disorder. Therefore, it is recommended that caregivers use patients' spiritual values to help them cope more efficiently.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Spirituality Religion Coping Chronic post-traumatic stress disorder War mental-health religious involvement vietnam veterans older-adults depression impact individuals orientation symptoms cortisol Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Religion
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Page Range: pp. 719-729
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Religion & Health
Journal Index: ISI
Volume: 52
Number: 3
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-012-9629-2
ISSN: 0022-4197
Depositing User: مهندس مهدی شریفی
URI: http://eprints.bmsu.ac.ir/id/eprint/5986

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