Psychosocial Problems in People Living with Thalassemia: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thalassemia is a genetic disease that is inherited in families and has been designated as a global burden. Individuals living with thalassemia may experience impacts on their psychosocial well-being. However, there is a gap of limited study at the systematic review level regarding the extent to which psychosocial aspects contribute to the overall problems and burdens experienced by people living with thalassemia.

Aim

This study aimed to synthesize the evidence on psychosocial problems in people living with thalassemia to provide comprehensive insight.

Methods

The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guideline was used to guide this systematic review. All relevant empirical studies in the English language that assessed the varie

SUBMITTER: Wangi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924095 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature