Document Type : Original Research Article
Authors
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Midwifery Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
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Assistant Professor of Research-Based, Diabetes Research Center, Health Research Institute, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran.
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Department of Midwifery, Reproductive Health Promotion Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
10.22038/jmrh.2024.73123.2138
Abstract
Background & aim: Self-efficacy is considered one of the influential factors in proper performance under emergency and high-stress conditions. This study aimed to determine the impact of spiritual intelligence training on job stress and self-efficacy of midwives.
Methods: This study employed a quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group. A total of 60 midwives were selected randomly from three hospitals in Ahvaz, Iran between February and October 2020, and divided into two groups - an experimental group and a control group, with 30 midwives in each group. The experimental group received eight sessions of spiritual intelligence training for 8 weeks, but the control group did not receive any training. Data collection tools included the King's spiritual intelligence scale, Ross 's job stress scale, and the General Self-Efficacy Scale which were completed by midwives before, immediately after, and 4 weeks following the intervention. Statistical analysis was conducted using independent t-tests, paired t-tests, and Pearson correlation coefficient.
Results: Before the training, there were no significant differences in the mean scores of job stress, spiritual intelligence, and general self-efficacy between the two groups. However, immediately after the intervention and 4 weeks later, the mean score of job stress decreased and spiritual intelligence and general self-efficacy increased significantly in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: The managers of the hospitals can promote self-efficacy and reduce the job stress of the midwives by raising their spiritual intelligence.
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