and determine its effect on quality of life [QoL]. This cross-sectional study was conducted
between 1st March, 2007 and 28th Feb., 2008 in a district of western Turkey. The study
group included 294 hemodialys patients. The questionnaire included the patients'
sociodemographic characteristics, Beck Depression Scale, and Medical Outcomes Study
Short Form-36. Chi-square test and Spearman correlation analyses were used for statistical …