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Table 2 Respondents’ perception of spiritual care

From: Reshaping maternal services in Nigeria: any need for spiritual care?

Issues

Response [n (%)]

Does your denomination provide spiritual support during pregnancy/child birth?

 

Yes

286(72.0)

No

111(28.0)

If yes, which spiritual support?

 

Prayers

190(47.9)

Midwifery services

41(10.3)

Both

55(14.1)

Do you believe there is need for spiritual help during pregnancy/ childbirth?

 

Yes

301(75.8)

No

96(24.2)

Are currently seeking spiritual help?

 

Yes

193(48.5)

No

170(42.8)

No, but intends to.

34(8.6)

Do you think doctors/nurses should consider patient’s spiritual needs/concerns during medical care?

 

Yes

281(70.8)

No

116(29.2)

How often have clinicians discussed spiritual help with you?

 

Frequently

24(6.0)

Occasionally

167(42.1)

Never

206(51.6)

Do you desire that healthcare providers allow your clergy to pray with you while in labour?

 

Yes

257(64.7)

No

109(27.5)

Indifferent

31(7.8)

Do you think collaboration of healthcare providers with your spiritual leader/clergy will improve your chance of hospital delivery?

 

Yes

247(62.2)

No

85(21.4)

Not sure

65(16.4)

Are their spiritual practices you desire that hospitals allow during labour?

 

Prayer

257(64.7)

Listening/reading scriptures

47(11.9)

Listening to religious music

37(9.3)

Others

29(7.3)

None

27(6.8)