2017
DOI: 10.32598/jccnc.3.2.139
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Quality of Life and Some Related Factors in Patients With Beta Thalassemia Major in Southwest Iran

Abstract: Background: Thalassemia is one of the most common genetic disorders in the world, especially in Iran. The study of various aspects affecting the physical and mental health of patients with beta thalassemia major has become more important. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Quality of life and some related factors in patients with beta-thalassemia major in Southwest Iran. Methods: In this cross-sectional, descriptive study, quality of life and related factors in 112 thalassemia major patients with availa… Show more

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“…The treatment of these malignancies is not generally feasible, and the purpose of treatment is to eliminate symptoms and improve survival. Therefore, QoL has been considered as the main criterion for evaluating patients' responses to the treatment (Pamuk et al 2008;Madmoli et al 2017). Patients with leukemia receive different interventions, like chemotherapy, which significantly affects their QoL.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The treatment of these malignancies is not generally feasible, and the purpose of treatment is to eliminate symptoms and improve survival. Therefore, QoL has been considered as the main criterion for evaluating patients' responses to the treatment (Pamuk et al 2008;Madmoli et al 2017). Patients with leukemia receive different interventions, like chemotherapy, which significantly affects their QoL.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Blood transfusion has complications some of them are related to immunologic complications and some Non-immunological complications such as increased iron loading and the transmission of blood-borne infections including hepatitis B, C and HIV. (26,27).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Blood transfusion has complications, some of which are related to immunologic complications and some Non-immunologic complications. (26)(27)(28)(29)(30).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%