Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Master student of Clinical Psychology, Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
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\ Associate professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Medical, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (KUMS), Kermanshah, Iran.
Abstract
Purpose: Anxiety and depression are common complaints of cancer patients. This study aimed to determine the effect of religion and spirituality on anxiety and depression in cancer patients.
Materials and Methods: The research method was review. Related articles, which were conducted in Iran from 2006-2020, were searched in Magiran, Iran Medex, SID, and Irandoc databases with the keywords cancer, depression, anxiety, prayer, religion, spirituality.
Findings: First, 146 articles were obtained. 8 articles entered the final review.
Conclusion: results showed a significant relationship between religion and spirituality with depression and anxiety and the effectiveness of religion and spirituality on them.
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