Hogan R M
Nurs Clin North Am. 1982 Sep;17(3):365-76.
Religion is a cultured phenomenon, a subculture within our larger cultural system. Different religions have different teachings about what constitutes sexual morality, while members within a specific religious denomination may also have different beliefs and practices. Religiosity, or acceptance of the teachings of a particular religion, is more important as a determinant of sexual behavior than a specific religion per se. Orthodox Judaism, traditional Catholicism and traditional Protestantism are alike in their condemnation of masturbation, abortion, homosexuality, and premarital and extramarital coitus. More liberal members of these religions may not tolerate these activities, but may espouse them as necessary means to maintain or attain health. Nurses assess the beliefs that clients hold in regard to sexual morality and also identify if the client is experiencing guilt about past sexual practices. Interventions are planned with the client within the framework of the client's religious and spiritual beliefs and practices. To do otherwise is to invite distrust and distress in the client. Nurses intervene with sensitivity, compassion, and respect for beliefs and values that may be different from their own.
宗教是一种文化现象，是我们更大文化体系中的一种亚文化。不同宗教对于什么构成性道德有着不同的教义，而特定宗教教派中的成员也可能有不同的信仰和做法。宗教虔诚度，即对特定宗教教义的接受程度，作为性行为的一个决定因素，比特定宗教本身更为重要。东正教犹太教、传统天主教和传统新教在谴责手淫、堕胎、同性恋以及婚前和婚外性行为方面是相似的。这些宗教中较为开明的成员可能无法容忍这些行为，但可能会将其作为维持或获得健康的必要手段而予以支持。护士会评估患者对于性道德的信念，并确定患者是否对过去的性行为感到内疚。在患者的宗教和精神信仰及做法的框架内与患者共同制定干预措施。否则会引起患者的不信任和痛苦。护士以敏感、同情和尊重的态度进行干预，尊重那些可能与自己不同的信仰和价值观。
