Ross Ratchneewan, Sawatphanit Wilaiphan, Suwansujarid Tatirat
Kent State University, USA.
J Holist Nurs. 2007 Dec;25(4):228-35; discussion 236-7. doi: 10.1177/0898010106297711.
This study examines the Buddhist beliefs and practices of Thai HIV-positive postpartum women as ways to live with their infection.
Seven HIV-positive postpartum, Buddhist, Thai women were interviewed. Principles of hermeneutic phenomenology guided the study.
All women in the study practiced spiritual activities based on their understanding of three central Buddhist beliefs: karma, the Five Precepts, and the Four Noble Truths. These beliefs played a major role in helping them to deal with their infection. Meditating, praying, and doing good deeds are examples of spiritual activities they practiced. All participants maintained that their beliefs and practices allowed them to feel peaceful and that their ultimate goal in life is to find peace (Kwam Sa-ngob Jai).
Understanding patients' spiritual beliefs and practices can help nurses to positively promote better nurse-patient relationships. Nurses should encourage patients' spiritual practices as being grounded in their belief system.
本研究探讨泰国感染艾滋病毒的产后女性的佛教信仰与修行方式，作为她们应对感染的途径。
对七名感染艾滋病毒的产后泰国佛教女性进行了访谈。诠释现象学原理指导了本研究。
研究中的所有女性都基于对佛教三个核心信仰的理解进行精神活动：业力、五戒和四圣谛。这些信仰在帮助她们应对感染方面发挥了重要作用。冥想、祈祷和行善是她们进行的精神活动的例子。所有参与者都坚称，她们的信仰和修行让她们感到平静，并且她们人生的最终目标是找到安宁（内心平静）。
了解患者的精神信仰和修行有助于护士积极促进更好的护患关系。护士应鼓励患者基于其信仰体系进行精神修行。
