The Effect of Spiritual Well-being on the Self-efficacy Level of Individuals with an Intestinal Stoma

OBJECTIVE To investigate the spiritual well-being and self-efficacy levels in patients with intestinal stomas. METHODS For this descriptive study, researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with 51 participants. Data were analyzed using a descriptive characteristics questionnaire, the Stoma Self-efficacy Scale (SSES), and the Three-Factor Spiritual Well-being Scale (TF-SWBS). RESULTS Participants had a mean SSES score of 56.98 ± 21.24. Education level and stoma type affected the SSES scores. Income level affected TF-SWBS scores. There was no correlation between SSES and TF-SWBS total scores. There was a positive correlation between TF-SWBS scores and stoma duration and age. CONCLUSIONS Nurses should provide trainings to develop self-efficacy among and enhance psychosocial and spiritual support for patients with a stoma.