THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SPIRITUAL CONSISTENCY AND SPIRITUAL WELLBEING IN THE PATIENTS WITH THALASSEMIA REFERRED TO SPECIAL DISEASES CLINICS IN ZAHEDAN IN 2014

Background and Objectives: Thalassemia is the most common genetic disorder in the world. Several intervention procedures are used to reduct the Talassemia related symptoms. Spiritual health and coping strategies, including spiritual coping as important resources to cope with chronic diseases are considered. This study was aimed toinvestigate the relationship between spiritual health and spiritual coping In patients Suffering from thalassemia in Zahedan in 2014-2015. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive correlational study, study population included all patients with thalassemia referring to specific diseases clinic in Zahedanin 2014-2015. 150 available patients were evaluated by several questionnaires included demographic, spiritual health and spiritual coping. Data analysis was done with the SPSS softwareversion21byusingthePearson correlation coefficient, independent and ANOVA. Results: The mean score of spiritual health was 81/05, which is in the range of medium spiritual health and the majority of patient shada high level of spiritual health. The results showed a significant positive relationship between spiritual coping and spiritual health. Conclusions: According to the research findings, treatment and care team should try to take measures for preserving the spiritual health in these patients