Psychosocial stressors in hemodialized patients of Qazvin
Abstract
Background: Hemodialized patients confront many physical and psychosocial stressors.
Objective: To investigate psychosocial stressors of hemodialized patients.
Methods: In a descriptive study, 53 hemodialized patients referring to the hemodialized ward of Buali hospital of Qazvin were selected by census and a questionnare was completed.
Findings: The findings indicated the greatest stressors to be as follows: limitation of physical activity: 66%, limitation of time and place for recreative activities: 58.5% andlow-material status of the patients: 54.7%.
Conclusion: Hemodialized patients face many physical and psychosocial stressors and need educational treatment and material support.
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