The Role of Spirituality and forgiveness in psychological symptoms of coronary Heart Disease

In recent years, causal studies have emphasized the role of biological, psychosocial, and spiritual dimensions in the emergence and exacerbation of cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of spirituality and forgiveness in psychological symptoms in patients with coronary heart patients. The research method was a study in which 96 patients admitted to the hospitals and clinics of medical diagnosis of coronary heart disease in 1396, were selected by purposive sampling method. To collect information from questionnaires spiritual tendencies (Sharifi, Mehrabi), passed Questionnaire (Worthington, Hook & Witvliet) and a short form of Mental Indications (Dora) was used. Data analysis with statistical methods, Pearson correlation coefficient and stepwise multiple regression analysis to be performed. The results showed that therewas a negative correlation between the dimensions of spirituality and psychological symptoms. Psychological symptom subscales whit spiritual beliefs, a sense of achievement spiritual, and religious self-realization, spiritual and social activities had a significant negative relationship . Symptoms subscales as well as psychological and emotional dimensions of forgiveness decision had a significant negative correlation. Variables spirituality and forgiveness predict a significant role in reducing the symptoms were psychological. The Results can be inspired by spirituality and forgiveness-based training programs for mental health promotion in different patients benefited.