Spirituality and Anxiety Levels in Patients in the Dahlia Inpatient Ward

Abstract

Anxiety is a psychological problem that occurs in hospitalized patients and is influenced by several factors, one of which is spirituality. Meanwhile, spirituality can provide calm and meaning in facing illness. However, the relationship between spirituality and anxiety has not been widely studied, especially at Dr. Adnaan WD Payakumbuh Regional Hospital. This study aims to analyze the relationship between spirituality and anxiety levels in patients in the inpatient ward of Dr. Adnaan WD Payakumbuh Regional Hospital. This study used a quantitative design with an observational analytical approach and a cross-sectional method. The study sample consisted of 67 patients selected using accidental sampling techniques. Data were collected using the HARS questionnaire for anxiety levels and the SWBS questionnaire for spirituality, then analyzed using computerized data. For spirituality, 50.7% of respondents had a moderate level of spirituality, and for anxiety, 35.8% of respondents experienced mild anxiety. Statistical analysis showed that spirituality had a significant relationship with anxiety levels (p = 0.024; p <0.05). Health workers need to increase attention to the spiritual aspects of patients in care to help reduce anxiety.