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07.03.2025 | ORIGINAL PAPER

A Bridge between Me and God: A Qualitative Study on Amputation in Iran

verfasst von: Valizadeh Sousan, Dadkhah Behrouz, Mohammadi Eissa, Hassankhani Hadi, Molavi Zahra, Kheiri Roya

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health

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Abstract

Amputation is a significant health concern leading to physical impairment and impacting mental well-being. Individuals undergoing amputation often experience psychological and social challenges in adapting to their new circumstances. Establishing a close connection with and placing trust in a higher power, such as God, can serve as an effective coping mechanism for alleviating these difficulties. This study is a thematic analysis. The study participants included 16 patients with lower limb amputation due to traumatic accident or injury. Purposive sampling was used, which was continued until data saturation. Unstructured interviews were used as the main method of data collection. The collected data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis and constant comparison methods. The main theme emerging from the data was religious orientation, which was classified into “fatalism,” “Epiphany and Reversal,” “faith and trust in God,” and “attachment to an intimate relationship with God.” The study suggests that a strong bond with God can act as a protective factor against challenges and distress, leading to a reduction in mental health issues and overall improvement in psychological well-being.

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Titel: A Bridge between Me and God: A Qualitative Study on Amputation in Iran
verfasst von: Valizadeh Sousan
Dadkhah Behrouz
Mohammadi Eissa
Hassankhani Hadi
Molavi Zahra
Kheiri Roya
Publikationsdatum: 07.03.2025
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-025-02286-7

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