A Comparative Study ofReligiosity between Psychiatrists and Other Specialists in Some Tertiary Hospitals in Southern Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2
Abstract
Background:Psychiatrists Are Believed To Be The Least Religious When Compared To The Other Medical Specialists. The Religiosity Of Psychiatrists May Influence How They Arrive At Diagnosis And May Also Determine How They Manage Their Patients. Objectives :To Compare The Religiosity Of Psychiatrists With Other Medical Specialists And To Determine The Influence Of Religiosity Of Psychiatrists On Patients’ Diagnosis And TreatmentMethodology :Participants Were Recruited From Two Tertiary Hospitals In The South-South And Two Tertiary Hospitals In The South-West Geopolitical Zone Of Nigeria. They Completed (I) A Socio-Demographic Data Schedule (Ii) A Religious Behaviour Questionnaire And (Iii) A Clinician Practices And Attitude Questionnaire.Results : There Was No Significant Difference (T=0.41, P=0.68) In The Religiosity Of Psychiatrists Compared To Doctors In Other Core Specialties.Only About One-Third (37.1%) Of The Psychiatrists Interviewed Reported That They Frequently/Always Take Religious/Spirituality History From Their Patients.Very Few (4.3%) Psychiatrists Reported That Their Spiritual/Religious Beliefs Frequently/Always Play A Role In Their Psychiatric Diagnosis.Conclusion: This Study Found No Difference Between The Religiosity Of Psychiatrists Compared To Other Medical Specialists. Furthermore Majority Of The Psychiatrists Did Not Allow Their Religious/Spiritual Beliefs Determine How They Approach Diagnosis And Treatment.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. OsundinaAdeagbo Funminiyi, Dr. AgbonileImafidon Osama, Dr. AkanniOluyemi Oluwatosin, Dr. Olotu Sunday Osasu, Dr. AyilaraOlaniyi Oyeniran, Dr. Ehimigbai Mary
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