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

Nir, Masoud Sirati; Ebadi, Abbas; Fallahi-Khoshknab, Masoud; Tavallae, Abbas

doi:10.1007/s10943-012-9629-2

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“…Given the religious context of the Iranian society, this could be expected. A previous study suggested that in Islam, religion and spirituality are not separate concepts ( Nir et al, 2013 ). Shehan (2005) also argued that there can be an overlap between spirituality and religion.…”

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Recovery Based on Spirituality in Substance Abusers in Iran

Shamsalinia¹,

Norouzi²,

Fallahi-Khoshknab³

et al. 2014

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Background and Purpose:Spirituality is an important factor influencing the decrease of substance abuse severity and maintenance of the recovery phase. This research, investigates the effect of spiritual experiences in the recovery of substance abusers.Material and Methods:Qualitative data was collected from 16 men and 6 women, selected through purposeful sampling to ensure an equilibrated gender representation and data from different recovery periods. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews.Results:Data showed two main categories: “Mutual relationship between spirituality and recovery,” divided into four subcategories: religious background, religious teachings, experience exchange, and support of family and society; and “A new perspective toward life” subdivided into access to calmness and spiritual development. A factor “spirituality meaning religion” arose repeatedly throughout the study.Conclusion:The results of this study can be useful for policy makers, care providers, families, and drug addicts. The promotion of spirituality in substance abusers can help in their struggle with temptation. Effective strategies to ensure drug abstinence and maintenance of the recovery phase are encouraging substance abusers and their families to participate in spirituality-based psychotherapy sessions held in addiction treatment centers, multi-disciplinary cooperation among the organizations involved in the addiction phenomenon, and training the families regarding the importance of spirituality in the mental health of their children through mass media.

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Recovery Based on Spirituality in Substance Abusers in Iran

Shamsalinia¹,

Norouzi²,

Fallahi-Khoshknab³

et al. 2014

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“…A qualitative study on veterans' wives stress disorder after the accident t in Iran showed the negative impact on family structure and function are particularly spouses of veterans. Negative emotions, lack of social support and negative view are the problems of this study (Sirati Nir, 2013). In a similar study in Afghanistan, it was also shown social support and quality of life of veterans' wives than husbands were non-veterans (Nicole 2013).…”

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Threatened Health in Women: A Qualitative Study on the Wives of War Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress

Akoondzadeh¹,

Ebadi²,

Nouhi³

et al. 2017

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Introduction and Aim: Post-traumatic stress disorder causes distress and dysfunction in the life of the wives of veterans, which causes physical and mental health problems with the continuation of life. This study examined the life experiences of wives of war veterans with post-traumatic stress. Materials & Methods:This qualitative study using qualitative content analysis with the participation of 16 wives of war veterans with post-traumatic stress in Golestan province in Iran was conducted in 2015. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and by purposive sampling and continued until data saturation. Data analysis was done continuously and simultaneously with data collection by content analysis method. Findings:Four main categories and nine sub-categories including mental health (mental health problems and the memories), physical function (physical injuries and sleep disorders), captivity in life (humiliation, lack of independence in life), isolation (impairment in social interaction), dysfunction life (damage to the sons, the defect in family interactions) were the main findings of this study, which causes health threats. Conclusion:Spouses of veterans have many problems in their daily lives and caregivers by understanding their needs and enhancing information systems, and social support can improve the function of their life.

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“…There is also a growing interest and scholarly persuasion for the medical field to include spiritual insights into its approach to healing and (again) to recognise the emotional needs of the patients. A wealth of evidence from empirical research published in medical journals shows that ‘spirituality’ has a positive effect on patients, carers and even medical practitioners, particularly when it comes to integrating spirituality in mainstream/allopathic approaches (Dunn and Horgas 2004; Sirati Nir et al 2013; Strawbridge et al 1997; Wachholtz et al 2007). This is often seen as repairing the more mechanical relationship between medical professional and patient, as well as recognising the importance of having a more empathetic and compassionate approach that can yield real results in recovery and the maintenance of health (Offenbaecher et al 2013).…”

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‘Spirituality’ in Health Studies: Competing Spiritualities and the Elevated Status of Mindfulness

Nita

2019

J Relig Health

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The article investigates discourses of ‘spirituality’ in the field of Health Studies, among scholarly voices and the voices of the practitioners and patients these studies reflect. It examines current trends in contemporary spirituality as well as links with debates involving science, religion and secularisation. The article argues that, in the public domain, ‘spirituality’ is beginning to denote a collective practice rather than an individual search for meaning. Furthermore, the article identifies some common understandings of spirituality in the context of Health Studies and health environments, such as it being a tool that can facilitate closeness and emotional exchanges. Finally, it proposes that the success and, as I will show, elevated status of ‘mindfulness’ in this field points to ‘competing spiritualities’, despite shared understandings.

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

Cited by 18 publications

References 32 publications

Recovery Based on Spirituality in Substance Abusers in Iran

Recovery Based on Spirituality in Substance Abusers in Iran

Threatened Health in Women: A Qualitative Study on the Wives of War Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress

‘Spirituality’ in Health Studies: Competing Spiritualities and the Elevated Status of Mindfulness

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