Spirituality and Depression in Mothers of Children With Leukemia Publisher

Summary: How do mothers of children with cancer cope? This study found higher spirituality linked to fewer depressive symptoms, hinting at a possible buffer. #PsychoOncology #Spirituality

Khazaeli K¹ ; Hosseini SA² ; Sortiji H³ ; Saberi F⁴
Source: Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health Published:2024

Abstract

Childhood cancer can affect meaning of life as well as spirituality, causing significant changes in the family members’ life, accordingly, the present study investigated the relationship between depression and spirituality among mothers of children with cancer. This study is a descriptive-analytical research of correlation type was conducted on 70 mothers of children with cancer in 2019 by available sample method. The measurement instruments utilized included “Beck depression inventory-II,” and spiritual attitude assessment” questionnaires. Results of this study indicated an inverse correlation between depression and spirituality in mothers of children with cancer. It seems that promoting the spiritual attitude of mothers can help them cope with depression. © 2023 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.