This study explores the connection between religiosity and preoperative anxiety among renal transplant patients at a tertiary care hospital in Iran.

Over a two-year period, 140 patients were recruited using non-probability convenience sampling and validated assessment tools.

The findings revealed significant associations between anxiety levels and several demographic variables, including gender, marital status, age, education, spouse occupation, and transplant type. Older adults and those undergoing renal transplants reported higher anxiety levels. Notably, significant correlations were found between the type of transplant and state anxiety (p < 0.05), as well as anesthesia anxiety (p < 0.05). Furthermore, renal transplant recipients experienced greater anxiety compared to donors. The study also highlighted that religious coping strategies, such as seeking Allah's guidance, were linked to reduced anxiety levels, particularly among renal transplant recipients.

This research emphasizes the impact of demographic, psychological, and religious factors on anxiety related to transplantation. It suggests that religiosity may serve as an effective coping mechanism, potentially mitigating anxiety in renal transplant patients. The study calls for further investigation into the role of spiritual interventions to enhance patient care and mental well-being in this population.