Hospital Practices and Research

Abstract Background: Health literacy involves the ability to obtain, comprehend, and use essential information and services to make informed decisions in various life contexts. Spiritual health literacy, specifically, relates to applying principles that foster a balanced and harmonious relationship with oneself and others.
Objectives: This study aims to explore the outcomes of spiritual health literacy among students.
Methods: The present study is a qualitative research of thematic analysis type. The data collection tool was a semi-structured interview conducted with 13 experts selected through purposive sampling. Thematic analysis involving descriptive coding, interpretive coding, and integration through overarching themes was used to analyze the interviews.
Results: Based on the interviews conducted with experts and the subsequent coding, eight main themes and 28 sub-themes were identified under the consequences of spiritual health literacy among university students in Gonabad city in Iran. These themes include self-management skills, self-awareness, self-control, problem-solving, personal development, social development, and cultural development.
Conclusion: The results of this study reveal the significant outcomes of spiritual health literacy among students, showing that it has a multifaceted impact on their personal and social development. Accordingly, incorporating various aspects of spiritual health literacy into educational policy is of particular importance.