Evaluation of Self-efficacy in Children and Adolescents With Thalassemia Major.

Background: The survival of thalassemia patients has increased, but there are still challenges regarding the complications of cardiac or endocrine dysfunction and the psychological problems of these patients. Many patients with chronic disease, including thalassemia major (TM), have shown a reduction in communication skills and self-efficacy.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the self-efficacy among TM patients and determine the related factors among them.