The Role of the Meaning of Life and its Relationship with the Attitude towards Death in Patients with Myocardial Infarction in the Intensive Care Unit

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death ac cross the world, including Iran. Psychological factors play a central role in the onset and persistence of diseasecomplacations . Attitude towards death is the main factor. The meaning of life is one of the attributes that play an essential role in the attitude towards death. Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between the meaning of life and attitude to death in patients with myocardial infarction in the intensive care unit. Material and Methods: This descriptive correlation study was performed on 160 patients with myocardial infarction at Gonbad and Gorgan Social Security Hospital in 2019 using convenient sampling method. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the meaning of life, and attitude to death (DAP-R). Data were analyzed by SPSS 23 and descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, variance), inferential statistics (Cronbach’s alpha, Pearson correlation coefficient) at the significant level of less than 0.05. Results: Mean and standard deviation of the meaning of life and attitude to death in patients with myocardial infarction were 4.81±1.11 and 4.65±0.89, respectively. Furthermore, the results of the present study showed a significant and direct relationship between the meaning of life and attitude towards death (P≤0.001). Discussion and Conclusion: Based on the results, it seems necessary to formulate, plan and present the appropriate policyto improve and the meaning of life of heart patients.