Correlation between Spiritual Health and Ethical Behavior ‎among Students of Nursing and Midwifery Faculty in Ardabil ‎University of Medical Sciences

Background & objectives: Spiritual health and good ethical behavior, both are important factors in preventing harm to patients in medical students. The purpose of this study is to survey the relationship between spiritual health and ethical behavior among students of nursing and midwifery faculty in Ardabil university of medical sciences. Methods: This is a descriptive-correlational study conducted in 2019. The statistical population of the study was all students of Ardabil nursing and midwifery faculties. Sample size was calculated 265 persons based on Krejcie and Morgan table and stratified random sampling method was used. Data were collected using standard questionnaires of spiritual health and ethical behavior. Validity and reliability of questionnaires were confirmed. Data was analyzed by SPSS15 software with Pearson correlation, independent sample t- test and ANOVA statistical tests. Results: Mean age of the students was 20.60±1.83. The mean score of students’ spiritual health was 70.49±7.16 from the maximum score of 120. The mean score of ethical behavior was 59.52±8.28 from the maximum score of 75. Also, based on Pearson's correlation test, there was a significant positive relationship between spiritual health and ethical behavior of students. Conclusion: According to this finding that students with higher levels of spiritual health behave more morally than others, therefore academic authorities can also promote their desirable ethical behaviors by attending students' spiritual health and providing backgrounds for their improvement.