Association between Islamic religiosity and preoperative anxiety in liver and renal transplant patients: a single-centered study from Pakistan

Introduction:
This study investigates the association between religiosity and preoperative anxiety in liver and renal transplant patients at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan. This study aims to explore the association between Islamic religiosity and preoperative anxiety in liver and renal transplant patients at a tertiary care hospital in Islamabad.

Objectives:
It seeks to assess preoperative anxiety levels in both donors and recipients, examine the relationship between religiosity and preoperative anxiety, and investigate the role of religiosity as a coping mechanism in managing preoperative anxiety.

Methods:
Conducted on 140 patients over 2 years using non-probability convenience sampling and validated tools, significant associations were found between anxiety levels and gender, marital status, age, education, spouse occupation, and transplant type.

Results:
Older adults and liver transplant recipients reported higher anxiety. Significant correlations were found between transplant type and anxiety age differences in anxiety (F(3,136) = 4.5, P < 0.05) and anesthesia anxiety (F(3,136) = 6.6, P < 0.05). Liver transplant recipients reported higher anxiety than donors. Religious coping strategies, such as seeking Allah’s guidance, were linked to lower anxiety, particularly among liver transplant recipients.

Conclusion:
The study found that demographic factors such as age, gender, marital status, and transplant type significantly influence anxiety levels. Older adults and liver transplant recipients experienced higher levels of anxiety. Notably, religious coping strategies, including seeking Allah’s guidance, were associated with lower anxiety, especially among liver transplant recipients. The findings suggest that religiosity may serve as a valuable coping mechanism and highlight the need for further research on spiritual interventions in transplant care.