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This study examined the relationship between the sense of professional belonging and perceptions of spirituality and spiritual care among midwifery students. This cross-sectional study’s sample included 194 third- and fourth-year midwifery students associated with the Faculty of Health Sciences at two universities in western Turkey. Data were collected using web-based surveys. The results indicate a positive relationship between total scores on the Midwifery Belonging Scale and scores on the Spirituality and Spiritual Care Rating Scale. As the students’ spirituality and spiritual care perceptions increased, their feelings of professional belonging as midwives also increased. Therefore, including the concepts of spirituality and belonging in the midwifery curriculum can increase students’ spiritual perceptions and sense of professional belonging, thereby enhancing the quality of the care they ultimately provide.
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To conduct the research, ethical committee approval was secured (Ethics Committee No: 2022-YÖNP-0663, Decision No: 16/12, Decision Date: 22.09.2022) from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Scientific Research Ethics Committee, and permission was also granted by the institutions where the study took place. Informed consent was electronically obtained from the participants. An informed consent page, which inquired about participants’ willingness to participate and explained the purpose of the research, was added to the front of the survey. Only after giving their consent could participants proceed with filling out the survey.
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Cangöl, E., Sögüt, S.C. & Garip, S. The Relationship Between the Sense of Professional Belonging and Perceptions of Spirituality and Spiritual Care Among Turkish Midwifery Students. J Relig Health 63, 1818–1829 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-023-01978-2
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