Citation

Faraj TA, Muhsin SS. Indian J. Forensic Med. Toxicol. 2020; 14(2): 971-976.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2020, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences. Deptartment of Forensic Medicine)

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Major depressive disorder has been associated with greater morbidity and mortality. Many researchers have been sought complex association between depressions with spirituality. The levels of severity of such factor can play role in the causes, recovery and predictor of depression.

OBJECTIVES: The main objective of this study is to assess the levels of spirituality.

METHOD: A quantitative descriptive design, conducted at psychiatric clinic in Ali Kamal medical consultation center in Sulaimani City. A non-probability, convenient sampling was recruited of 150 patients with major depressive disorder attending the psychiatric clinic. The data were collected from December, 21st, 2017 to April 1st, 2018 by the researcher of current study through the utilization of structured Face-to-Face interview guided by the questionnaire.

RESULT: The result shows that the patients with major depressive disorder experience high spirituality value.

CONCLUSIONS: The study conclude that high spirituality value on its own the strongest significant factor may represents emotional source and possibly used to handle or cope with depressed mood by the patients. © 2020, Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; Depression; female; male; suicidal ideation; Major depressive disorder; scoring system; suicide attempt; major depression; Patients; Spirituality; major clinical study; religion; disease duration; Article; structured questionnaire; structured interview; psychological well-being; Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy Spiritual Well Being Scale