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:: Volume 11, Issue 4 (winter 2015) ::
Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2015, 11(4): 362-372 Back to browse issues page
Relationship between quality of life and psychological disorders of patients with thalassemia
M. Azzizadeh forouzi , T. Ramazani , M.H. Safarizadeh , R. Alimirzaei , S. Rahbarifar , M.S. Fatemi
Keywords: Key words: Quality of Life, Psychological Side Effects, Thalassemia
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Sci J Iran Blood Transfus Organ 2015; 11(4): 362-372
 
Original Article
 
 

Relationship between quality of life and psychological
disorders of patients with thalassemia
 
Azizzadeh Forouzi M.1, Ramazani T.2, Safarizadeh M.H.2, Alimirzaei R.2, Rahbarifar S.2, Fatemi M.S.2
 
 
1Neuroscience Research Center of Neuropharmacology Institute, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2Razi School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
 
 
 
Abstract
Background and Objectives
Patients with thalassemia experience complex symptoms and encounter many physical and mental problems. This problems can affect their quality of life. This study is carried out to find the relationship between psychological characteristics and the quality of life of patients with thalassemia.
 
Materials and Methods
A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to determine the psychological reactions and quality of life of patients with thalassemia in Kerman. The instruments for data gathering were DASS (42) and Quality of life (SF 36). Data analyses were done by central indexes, chi2, ANOVA, and t-test.
 
Results
The results showed that 49.3% were male and 50.7 % female. The age range varied from 15 to 22.6 years. The results of 8 domains of the quality of life indicates that the score of physical domain was higher than the mental domain (p < 0.0001). The results regarding the psychological reactions showed that the patients had levels of “depression, anxiety, and stress” with 44.9%, 53.6%, and 50.7%, respectively. The results also showed there were significant differences between the quality of life and psychological reactions of patients.
 
Conclusions 
The results showed the patients were at risk of psychological problems and the poor quality of life in mental domains; thus, all domains of quality of life and mental problems of patients must be considered by caregivers, and holistic care of patients also should be one of the priorities of caring and curing.
 
Key words: Quality of Life, Psychological Side Effects, Thalassemia
 
 
 
 
 
Received:16 Dec 2013
Accepted: 9 Jun  2014 
 
 
 

Correspondence: Forouzi AM., MSc of Nursing. Instructor of Neuroscience Research Center of Pharmacology Institute of Kerman University of Medical Sciences.
P.O.Box: 76156-1612, Kerman, Iran. Tel: (+98341) 3205201; Fax: (+98341) 3205218.
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 Forozy@gmail.com
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