The Effect of Covid 19 Fear on Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients: A Correlation Study in Turkey
   
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ayşe Gül PARLAK Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Doç. Dr. Zümrüt AKGÜN ŞAHİN Kafkas Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (Diğer hakemli uluslarası dergilerde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Samsun Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
Dergi ISSN 2458-8857
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler Index Copernicus
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 08-2021
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 6 / 2 / 367–382 DOI 10.47115/jshs.882164
Makale Linki https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/1584331
Özet
Aim: The study aimed to determine the effect of Covid 19 Fear on Quality of Life in Hemodialysis Patients.
Method: Descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Turkey. The research was conducted between October 2020 and January 2021. Data were collected from four dialysis centers. A webbased survey was used. Covid 19 Fear Scale and Nottingham Health Profile tolls was used.
Results: It was found that the fear of the patients increased due to the risk of Covid 19 and therefore their quality of life decreased. The pandemic process experienced fear due to emotional problems, sleep problems, social isolation and physical activity limitation.
Conclusion and Suggestions: It has been determined that the fear of Covid 19 negatively affects life activities and makes life difficult. In pandemic, it is necessary to carefully evaluate hemodialysis patients. Healthcare professionals serving hemodialysis patients should also help solve their psychological problems.
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