Influence of religious practices and spiritually on fear of childbirth among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos State Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9103 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractReligious practices and spirituality are essential dimensions of human life, particularly during pregnancy, when women face physical, emotional, and psychological challenges. This study investigated the influence of religious practices and spirituality on the fear of childbirth among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. The objectives were to explore the participants' religious practices, assess their levels of spirituality, and determine their levels of fear of childbirth. A cross-sectional descriptive study design was employed, involving 320 pregnant women who completed structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including means, frequencies, and percentages. The study focused on the socio-demographic characteristics, religious engagement, spirituality levels, and childbirth-related fears of the respondents. The results revealed that religious practices were highly prevalent, with 100% of Christian respondents attending church and 57.5% of Muslim respondents observing daily prayers. Spirituality levels were notably high, with an overall mean score of 4.94, indicating strong faith, inner peace, and reliance on spiritual beliefs for coping. Fear of childbirth was low, with an overall mean score of 3.37. Participants expressed moderate concerns about pain, complications, and medical interventions but displayed overall confidence in handling childbirth, which may be attributed to their high spirituality. In conclusion, the study demonstrates that religious practices and spirituality significantly influence pregnant women's psychological well-being and reduce their fear of childbirth. The findings highlight the need for nurses to integrate spiritual care into routine antenatal services to address the holistic needs of pregnant women. Recommendations include incorporating spiritual assessments into antenatal care, training healthcare providers on culturally competent care, and encouraging balanced reliance on spirituality and medical practices. Future research should explore the postpartum implications of spirituality and religion, providing insights for comprehensive maternal care...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University