Self-Efficacy and its Correlations Among Patients on Hemodialysis:A Cross-Sectional study

Background and Purpose: Promoting self-efficacy levels in hemodialysis patients is an effective method for improving their self-care and rehabilitation. Therefore, a better understanding of the factors that affect self-efficacy can help nurses to find an appropriate method to promote self-efficacy. This study aimed to examine the correlation between self-efficacy and knowledge among patients on hemodialysis in Yazd, Iran, in 2016.Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in four hemodialysis centers. All patients who were referred to these centers were selected. The data was collected using the demographic characteristics form, chronic diseases self-efficacy scale, and hemodialysis knowledge questionnaire. Descriptive and analytic statistics analyzed information.Results: The mean self-efficacy score was 5.24 ± 1.99, and the mean knowledge score was 16.15 ± 2.91 (Minimum = 3 and Maximum = 21). A positive correlation was found between self-efficacy and knowledge (r = 0.20, p = 0.01). Knowledge about hemodialysis, marital status, and job were significant predictors of self-efficacy of chronic diseases in patients treated with hemodialysis (p < 0.05).Conclusion: Patients on hemodialysis had a moderate level of self-efficacy and knowledge. Effective interventions, including education related to the dialysis system, laboratory tests, and diet, are needed to improve self-efficacy among patients under hemodialysis