The Relationship Among Spirituality, Fear, and Mental Health on COVID-19 Among Adults: An Exploratory Research

Rathakrishnan, Balan; Singh, Soon Singh Bikar; Yahaya, Azizi; Kamaluddin, Mohammad Rahim; Aziz, Siti Fardaniah Abdul

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.815332

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“…Perhaps the higher coefficient can be justified by pointing out that the level of happiness is lower in the conditions of COVID-19 disease and according to Islamic culture, more emphasis is placed on spirituality to create calmness and cure in the conditions of COVID-19 disease. Numerous studies have emphasized the importance of promoting spiritual health during the crisis of COVID-19 disease in various ways ( Koenig, 2020 ; Rathakrishnan et al, 2021 ). A study conducted in the faith community of United States during COVID-19 pandemic showed that the decline in religious activities was associated with a decrease in happiness in this group ( Jacobi et al, 2022 ).…”

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The relationship between spiritual health and happiness in medical students during the COVID-19 outbreak: A survey in southeastern Iran

Abdolkarimi

Masoomi²,

Lotfipur³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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It is necessary to study the various dimensions of health and their affecting factors during the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic to identify the necessary interventions. The study aims to determine the relationship between spiritual health and happiness in medical students during the COVID-19 outbreak. In this analytical cross-sectional design study, 409 medical students were examined for the state of happiness and spiritual health and the relationship between them. Student information was collected through Web-based sampling by using standard tools from 20 April to 20 June 2020. Medical students completed the demographic questionnaire as well as Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) and Paloutzian and Ellison spiritual health questionnaire. The results showed that while the score of spiritual health and happiness was related to factors such as marriage, interest in a field of study, and socioeconomic status, the relationship between spiritual health and happiness was significant (r = 0.72). This study showed that students’ happiness scores were not optimal during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the strong relationship between spiritual health and happiness scores, spiritual health promotion, in conjunction with other interventions, can be used to improve happiness in this group.

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The relationship between spiritual health and happiness in medical students during the COVID-19 outbreak: A survey in southeastern Iran

Abdolkarimi

Masoomi²,

Lotfipur³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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“…So by at all means of them in avoiding doing it or thinking about it, they, on the other hand, hardly stop thinking about whatever needs to be done. Rather, they will instead be anxious or stressed over it until it is indeed done [54]. Therefore, in the end, students do not feel any less stressed than they would if they had just done the task right away rather than just putting it off.…”

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Perceived Social Support, Coping Strategies and Psychological Distress among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploration Study for Social Sustainability in Sabah, Malaysia

2022

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Social Sustainability among university students, especially how students deal with psychological distress, is important during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines the relationship between perceived social support and coping strategies and the psychological distress of depression, anxiety, and stress among the students of the Public University in Sabah during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to determine the level of depression, anxiety, and stress among the students. The inclusion criteria were: (1) currently an active status university student; (2) absent of visual disability; (3) absent of network coverage issues; and (4) absent of clinical symptoms of psychological distress. The total respondents were 385 students from this university who ranged from 20 to 23 years of age and were collected from all the faculties available at the main campus of Public University in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The research method applied was a survey method, collecting the data through an online questionnaire platform. Three instruments were used: (1) Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21); (2) Brief COPE Scale (Brief COPE); and (3) Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). The result of the descriptive analysis indicated that the levels of both depression and anxiety in students of the Public University in Sabah were mild. In contrast, the stress level was moderate during the pandemic. The results of the inferential analysis indicated the relationship between perceived social support and psychological distress, which focused on depression, anxiety and stress among the university students, to overall having a significantly negative correlation between its subscales (r = between −0.148 and −0.359; p < 0.05). Based on the findings, it is clear how vulnerable university students are to psychological distress during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it can be overcome with social support and suitable types of coping strategy. Besides, a negative link between depression and problem-focused coping was reported (r = −0.274, p < 0.05). These findings also contribute to social sustainability and the wellbeing of students at the Public University in Sabah, Malaysia.

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“…Thus, they use prayer in the hope of healing their illness, because there is a tendency to see everything spiritually and leave it in God's hands for better results (Witmer, Boccaro, & Henderson, 2011). Spirituality promotes individuals to cope better with life disruptions and allows them to view life more positively (Rathakrishnan, Singh,, Yahaya, Kamaluddin, & Aziz, 2022). Spiritual fulfilment is related to the motivation and high belief as to the healing effort and improving patient health (Wahyuni, 2014).…”

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essence of live survive from COVID-19

Simbolon

2022

J Kep Padjadjaran

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Background: COVID-19 is a respiratory infection that has claimed the lives of many people. It caused many changes in society; it impacted physically, emotionally, and most of all socially. The impact can be light or severe, depending on the severity of the diseases and the individual ability to cope with the disease. Although many died from this disease, many also survived. Purpose: This study aims to explore the experiences of COVID-19 survivors. The results of this study can be used as actual information to all levels of society in understanding the COVID-19 phenomenon. Methods: This study is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The population is COVID-19 survivors with 14 participants that have been selected by snowballing technique. Result: Survivors of COVID-19 experience physiological, psychological, social and spiritual impacts. The treatment received by the survivors is based on the symptoms experienced and fluid therapy to maintain fluid balance for patients who do not have a good appetite, and as a course of injection drugs. Survivors received support and comfort from doctors, nurses, family, friends, co-workers, superiors, and even from students. It was also found that the survivors admitted that suffering from COVID-19 they experienced a closer relationship with their family, more care and attention. It was also found that there was a last request if the survivor died. Survivors express the meaning of life felt by survivors of COVID-19 as a bitter experience, and a second chance that must be used to as full an extent as possible. There were also recommendations from the survivors. Conclusion: There were 19 categories e found and put into six themes, namely the impact of exposure to COVID-19, treatment and remedies, support and comfort, interpersonal relationships, will and the essence of life

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The Relationship Among Spirituality, Fear, and Mental Health on COVID-19 Among Adults: An Exploratory Research

Cited by 14 publications

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The relationship between spiritual health and happiness in medical students during the COVID-19 outbreak: A survey in southeastern Iran

The relationship between spiritual health and happiness in medical students during the COVID-19 outbreak: A survey in southeastern Iran

Perceived Social Support, Coping Strategies and Psychological Distress among University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploration Study for Social Sustainability in Sabah, Malaysia

essence of live survive from COVID-19

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