Compatison of Health-Related Quality of Life in Renal Transplant Recipients and Dialysis Patients

Relationship between Ineffective Attitudes and General Health in Patients with Chronic Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis in a Hospital in Gorgan, Iran

“…We observed that the correlation between dysfunctional attitudes and general health was significant only among male patients, which is in agreement with findings of a study by Gutteling et al (31). Furthermore, the correlation between dysfunctional attitudes and general health score was only significant among residents in urban areas, which is in line with the findings of some previous studies (32,33). This could be due to the fact that rural patients generally have a better socioeconomic status and family support; therefore, they have less dysfunctional attitudes toward their health.…”

“…Dialysis duration might affect psychological wellbeing of the patients and result in psycho-somatic disorders that may result in dysfunctional attitudes (40,41). Furthermore, age range of 31-45 years and 46-60 years were significantly correlated with dysfunctional attitudes and poor general health, which is in line with findings of a previous study (32). It is possible that these patients may experience more frustration and hopelessness compared to patients in other age groups, as usually individuals are active and efficient.…”