Life satisfaction and difficulties experienced by the family members of individuals with thalassemia

Abstract

Abstract Aim This study aimed to examine the life satisfaction and difficulties experienced by the family members of individuals with thalassemia. Design This study design is mix‐method research. This research adheres to the COREQ guidelines and checklist. Methods The research was conducted in the Blood Diseases Polyclinic of a state hospital in a Mediterranean city in Turkey between February 2022 and April 2022. Results The mean life satisfaction scale score was 11.18 ± 5.13, and a negative correlation was found between the mother's age and life satisfaction score (r = −0.438; p = 0.042, p < 0.05). Qualitative analysis of the experiences of the family members of individuals with thalassemia yielded 10 themes.

Keywords

• difficulties experienced
• family members
• individual with thalassemia
• life satisfaction