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. 2018 Nov 8;41(1):58–65. doi: 10.1590/1516-4446-2017-2447

Table 2. Psychiatrists’ religious/spiritual characteristics.

n (%)
Religious affiliation
    Catholic 28 (33.7)
    Protestant or Evangelical 8 (9.6)
    Spiritist 5 (6.0)
    Other religion 7 (8.4)
    None 35 (42.8)
    Missing value 1
Do you believe in God or a higher power?
    Yes 50 (59.5)
    No 20 (23.8)
    Undecided 14 (16.7)
Do you believe there is life after death?
    Yes 24 (28.6)
    No 40 (47.6)
    Undecided 20 (23.8)
Do you believe in reincarnation?
    Yes 16 (19.0)
    No 58 (69.0)
    Undecided 10 (11.9)
I try to make sense of the situation and decide what to do without relying on God
    Often 39 (48.1)
    Occasionally 22 (27.2)
    Rarely 9 (11.1)
    Never 11 (13.6)
    Missing values 3
I look for God as a source of strength, support, and guidance.
    Often 18 (21.9)
    Occasionally 15 (18.3)
    Rarely 16 (19.5)
    Never 33 (40.2)
    Missing values 2