Ting, Wang (2025) Spiritual needs and its associated factors among cancer patients in shanxi bethune hospital, Taiyuan, China. Masters thesis, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
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Abstract
Background: Spiritual needs are an essential component of holistic cancer care, particularly in addressing patients’ emotional and psychological well-being. However, limited research has explored these needs among Chinese cancer populations. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the spiritual needs and their associated factors among hospitalized cancer patients in Shanxi Bethune Hospital, China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 189 cancer patients using validated Chinese versions of the Spiritual Needs Questionnaire (SpNQ-Ch-27), Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Descriptive statistics, simple and multiple linear regression analyses were applied. Results: Participants exhibited a moderate level of spiritual needs (Mean = 37.23, SD = 16.91). The highest needs were in the “Actively Giving” dimension (M= 8.59, SD= 3.47), while the lowest were in “Religious Sources” (M= 1.21, SD= 1.37). Multiple liner regression revealed that spiritual needs were significantly higher among patients diagnosed within the past 6 months (B= 15.68, CI: 11.90–19.45, p < 0.001), living in rural areas (B = 4.94, 95% CI: 1.72–8.16, p = 0.003), with high school education (B = 4.23, 95% CI: 0.39–8.06, p = 0.031), monthly income below 3000 RMB (B = -4.41, 95% CI: -8.35 to -0.47, p = 0.028), and those diagnosed with stomach cancer (B = 5.04, 95% CI: 0.75–9.33, p = 0.022). Depression scores were positively associated with spiritual needs (B = -4.41, 95% CI: -8.35 to -0.47, p = 0.028). The final regression model explained 79.8% of the variance in spiritual needs (R² = 0.798). Conclusion: Spiritual needs among Chinese cancer patients are shaped by clinical, psychological, and sociodemographic factors. Early assessment and culturally appropriate spiritual support are essential to enhance patients’ quality of life and emotional well-being during treatment.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | spiritual needs |
| Subjects: | R Medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA440-440.87 Study and teaching. Research |
| Divisions: | Kampus Kesihatan (Health Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Sains Kesihatan (School of Health Sciences) > Thesis |
| Depositing User: | Mr Abdul Hadi Mohammad |
| Date Deposited: | 30 Apr 2026 02:25 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Sep 2026 04:42 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/64030 |
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