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Purpose : Depression is a major mental disorder and has drastic effects on people suffering from other terminal illnesses like cancer. Many patients struggling with chronic or fatal illnesses rely on spirituality to cope. Spirituality in Indian culture has always been a vital component in indigenous health systems. Objective : To determine the relationship between spirituality and depression among patients with cancer visiting a tertiary care institute of Uttarakhand State in northern India.  Design : A descriptive cross-sectional survey. Sample : A total of 103 cancer patients visiting inpatient and outpatient departments of a selected tertiary care institute of Uttarakhand state of northern India.  Methods : Participants were administered the socio-demographic proforma, Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) (Kroenke, Spitzer, and Williams, 2001), System of Belief Inventory (SBI-15R). Findings: The mean score of depression among cancer patients was 9.12±6.537 (CI, 7.84–10.39). Patients with high spirituality have minimal or no depression. We found a statistically significant negative correlation between depression and spirituality (r=−0.209, p=0.05). Conclusions : Health care professionals can incorporate spirituality in caring for cancer patients to develop a positive outlook on living despite the illness.  Implications for Psychosocial Providers Or Policy : Establishing a spiritual support program as an integral part of a multidisciplinary approach can better cancer treatment in the Indian setting.

Relationship between spirituality and depression among patients with malignant cancer at a selected tertiary care Institute - A study from North India