Objective: Anemia is an important complication which affects quality of life and self-care agency in\nhemodialysis patients. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of anemia on quality of\nlife and self-care agency in adult patients who receive chronic hemodialysis treatment. Methods:\nIn this cross-sectional study, the Quality of Life Scale, the Self Care Agency Scale, and a data form\nwere administered to 136 hemodialysis patients who were receiving treatment three hospitalbased\ndialysis units in Istanbul. Results: The health perception of cases whose hemoglobin level\nwas 12 mg/dl and above was significantly better than those whose hemoglobin level was lower\nthan 12 mg/dl. Hemoglobin levels were significantly and positively correlated to physical role\nfunction, general health, and health from the previous year (p < 0.05). As the hemoglobin levels of\nthe cases increased, quality of life pertaining to the mentioned domains increased. Conclusion: It\nwas concluded that the quality of life in chronic dialysis patients was affected by anemia.
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