بررسي ارتباط اميد و عزت نفس در مددجويان گيرنده پيوند كليه در بيمارستان امام رضا(ع ) شهر مشهد سال 82-1381

STUDY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HOPEFULNESS AND SELF ESTEEM IN RENAL TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS AT IMAM REZA HOSPITAL, MASHHAD, IRAN, 2002-03

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to study the relationship between hopefulness and self esteem in patients posted for renal transplants Methods: In this correlation - descriptive study, a sample of 80 renal transplant recipients was studied. The instruments used included: The sample selection, demographic data, The Herth hope index and Cooper Smithʹs self - esteem inventory. Results: The findings indicated that 45 percent of patients had a low level of hope; also, level of hope significantly correlated with self- esteem (r= 0.84 p= 0.0001) and religious beliefs. (r= 0.52 P= 0.0001). Other selected variables were not significantly correlated with the level of hope. Conclusion: The results showed that all patients receiving renal transplants have a relatively lower level of hope which can be raised by increase in self esteem, strengthening of religious beliefs and highlighting the importance of high level of hope to the patients.