Table 3 Scores on the SSCRS (n = 44)
Variables | M | SD |
|---|---|---|
Factor 1—Spirituality | 3.85 | 0.405 |
Q6. I believe spirituality is about finding meaning in the good and based on events of life | 4.14 | 0.702 |
Q8. I believe Unani Tibb practitioners can provide spiritual care by enabling a patient to find meaning and purpose in their illness | 4.34 | 0.745 |
Q9. I believe spirituality is about having a sense of hope in life | 4.39 | 0.538 |
Q10. I believe spirituality is to do with the way one conducts one’s life here and now | 4.23 | 0.803 |
Q12. I believe spirituality does not include areas such as art, creativity and self-expression | 2.18 | 0.995 |
Factor 2—Spiritual Care | 4.18 | 0.603 |
Q1. I believe Unani Tibb practitioners can provide spiritual care by arranging a visit by the hospital Chaplain or the patient’s own religious leader if requested | 3.48 | 1.303 |
Q2. I believe Unani Tibb practitioners can provide spiritual care by showing kindness, concern and cheerfulness when giving care | 4.25 | 0.991 |
Q7. I believe Unani Tibb practitioners can provide spiritual care by spending time with a patient giving support and reassurance especially in time of need | 4.25 | 0.839 |
Q11. I believe spirituality is a unifying force which enables one to be at peace with oneself and the world | 4.41 | 0.726 |
Q14. I believe Unani Tibb practitioners can provide spiritual care by having respect of privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs of patient | 4.52 | 0.628 |
Factor 3—Religiosity | 2.85 | 0.691 |
Q4. I believe spirituality involves only going to Church/Place of Worship | 1.80 | 1.193 |
Q13. I believe Unani Tibb practitioners can provide spiritual care by listening to and allowing patients’ time to discuss and explore their fears, anxieties and troubles | 4.27 | 0.949 |
Q16. I believe spirituality does not apply to Atheists or Agonists | 2.50 | 1.000 |
Factor 4—Personalised Care | 4.16 | 0.616 |
Q14. I believe Unani Tibb practitioners can provide spiritual care by having respect of privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs of patient | 4.52 | 0.628 |
Q15. I believe spirituality involves personal friendship and relationships | 3.77 | 1.054 |
Q17. I believe spirituality include people’s morals | 4.20 | 0.701 |