Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research1735-90661952014122247884EN20141222<p>ABSTRACT</p><p>Background: This study aims to explore the relationship between religiosity and psychological well-being of caregivers of stroke survivors in Shiraz, Iran.</p><p>Materials and Methods: A purposive sample of 96 family members, which included 34 daughters-in-law and 62 daughters, who were caring for severe impaired stroke survivors were enrolled in the study.</p><p>Results: The results showed a significant correlation between positive religious coping and caregivers&rsquo; psychological well-being. Positive religious coping accounted for 7.2% of the change in psychological well-being. There was no significant association between demographic factors and caregivers&rsquo; psychological well-being.</p><p>Conclusions: Our results indicated that religious and spiritual beliefs have a role in caregiver adaptations with the situation. Therefore, in future studies, it is suggested to concentrate on the effects of other characteristics than the demographic variables on psychological well-being.</p><p>Key words: Aging, caregivers, mental health, religious coping, stroke</p>http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/view/1074http://ijnmr.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijnmr/article/download/1074/788