Associations of Thalassemia Major and satisfaction with quality of life: The mediating effect of social support

نویسندگان

  • Silvia Platania
  • Stefania Gruttadauria
  • Giulia Citelli
  • Loris Giambrone
  • Santo Di Nuovo
چکیده

The present research analyzed the elements of thalassemia which affect the patient's perceived quality of life. Three hundred patients with Thalassemia Major (males = 165, 55%; females = 135, 45%; Mage = 36.13, standard deviation = 8.54) were the sample. Analysis of multiple mediations revealed a direct effect of self-efficacy on the Satisfaction with Life Scale that is mediated only by social support.The findings suggest a need to accentuate help and support to patients with Thalassemia Major.

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دوره 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2017