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The effect of psychoeducation program on hope, stress coping, and psychiatric symptoms in patients with Thalassemia
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Kyrenia, Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, Mersin 10, Turkey.
Background:
Thalassemia major is an inherited public health condition associated with significant psychosocial challenges due to its chronic course and complications.
Aim:
This study aimed to examine the effect of a psychoeducation program on hope, stress coping, and psychiatric symptoms in patients with thalassemia major.
Method:
This randomized controlled trial used a pre-test, post-test, and follow-up design. The study was conducted at the Thalassemia Center in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus between January and July 2021. Sixty adult patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups using a computer-generated randomization procedure. Data were collected using the patient information form, Beck Hopelessness Scale, Stress Coping Styles Scale, and Brief Symptom Inventory. The intervention group received an eight-session psychoeducation, while the control group continued with routine care.
Results:
Significant differences in Beck Hopelessness Scale scores were observed between the intervention and control groups across all measurements. In the intervention group, significant differences were observed in the post-test and follow-up mean scores in the submissive approach and seeking social support approach subscales of the Stress Coping Styles Scale. Analysis of the Brief Symptom Inventory indicated a significant decline in anxiety symptoms at follow-up in the intervention group, while no significant changes were observed in the control group (p < 0.05).
Conclusion:
The psychoeducation program improved hope levels, promoted adaptive coping strategies, and reduced anxiety symptoms in patients with thalassemia major. Psychoeducation can be used to enhance psychological well-being in this patient group.
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