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3- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
3- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Background: Multiple sclerosis represents the most prevalent progressive neurological disorder among young individuals globally. Patients diagnosed with this condition often experience a diverse array of psychological challenges. The current study sought to explore the correlation between spiritual well-being and the levels of fatigue and depression in individuals with multiple sclerosis who referred to the Tehran multiple sclerosis (MS) Association in 2024.
Methods: This research employed a cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational design. The statistical population comprised individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) who sought assistance from the Tehran MS Association. From this population, 200 participants were selected through continuous sampling in accordance with established inclusion criteria. Data collection instruments included a demographic and disease characteristics questionnaire, the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II), and the Paloutzian and Ellison Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS). The analysis of the data was conducted using SPSS version 27, employing both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including Pearson's correlation coefficient, independent t-tests, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The significance threshold for all tests is established at p<0.05.
Results: The results indicated that the average total score of fatigue, depression, and spiritual health among the participants was 48.33 (SD= 14.52), 19.11 (SD= 13.04), and 92.41 (SD= 25.09), respectively. Statistical analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between fatigue and spiritual health (r=-0.294, p<0.001). Additionally, a significant negative correlation was found between depression and spiritual health (r=-0.650, p<0.001).
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that there exists an inverse relationship between spiritual well-being and the prevalent issues of fatigue and depression among individuals diagnosed with MS. Consequently, it is advisable to incorporate strategies that focus on enhancing spiritual well-being, as this may significantly alleviate the mental health challenges faced by these individuals.
Methods: This research employed a cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational design. The statistical population comprised individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) who sought assistance from the Tehran MS Association. From this population, 200 participants were selected through continuous sampling in accordance with established inclusion criteria. Data collection instruments included a demographic and disease characteristics questionnaire, the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II), and the Paloutzian and Ellison Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS). The analysis of the data was conducted using SPSS version 27, employing both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including Pearson's correlation coefficient, independent t-tests, and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The significance threshold for all tests is established at p<0.05.
Results: The results indicated that the average total score of fatigue, depression, and spiritual health among the participants was 48.33 (SD= 14.52), 19.11 (SD= 13.04), and 92.41 (SD= 25.09), respectively. Statistical analysis revealed a significant negative correlation between fatigue and spiritual health (r=-0.294, p<0.001). Additionally, a significant negative correlation was found between depression and spiritual health (r=-0.650, p<0.001).
Conclusion: The results of this study indicate that there exists an inverse relationship between spiritual well-being and the prevalent issues of fatigue and depression among individuals diagnosed with MS. Consequently, it is advisable to incorporate strategies that focus on enhancing spiritual well-being, as this may significantly alleviate the mental health challenges faced by these individuals.
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