Influence of Religiosity on the Saudi Nursing Students ’ Attitudes Toward Older People and Perceptions on Elderly Care

AbstractThis cross-sectional study examined the influence of Saudi nursing students ’ religiosity on their attitudes toward older people and on their perceptions of elderly care. A sample of 175 nursing students of a government university in Saudi Arabia was surveyed using the Kogan’s Attitudes toward Older People Scale, the Perspectives on Caring for Older Adults Scale, and th e Muslim Religious Index. The students reported they are religious, they have modest attitudes toward older people, and they have neutral perception about elderly care. Religiosity showed a positive influence on the students’ attitudes toward older people and on their perceptions about elderly car e.
Source: Journal of Religion and Health - Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research