Religious Attitudes of Freshmen at School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Available evidence shows that religious attitudes have noticeable effects on all aspects of human life. The purpose of this study was to evaluate religious attitude of freshmen at School of Health، Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (Isfahan، Iran). In a descriptive، cross-sectional study in 2010، religious attitude of 200 students was assessed by a reliable and valid religious attitude scale. The data was analyzed by t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The mean score of religiousness was 486. 51 ± 52. 38. The mean score of religious knowledge was 59. 38 ± 5. 61. The mean score of obligation to religious duties was 231. 96 ± 29. 23. In addition، religious attitude was significantly related with age، sex، and field of study (P < 0. 05). Applied programs are recommended to reinforce religious beliefs and duties among students.