Quality of Life and Related Paraclinical Factors in Iranian Patients with Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia

Table 1

WHOQOL-BREF.

Domain	Facets incorporated within domains
(1) Physical health	(1) Activities of daily living; (2) Dependence on medicinal substances and medical aids; (3) Energy and fatigue; (4) Mobility; (5) Pain and discomfort; (6) Sleep and rest; (7) Work capacity
(2) Psychological	(1) Bodily image and appearance; (2) Negative feelings; (3) Positive feelings; (4) Self-esteem; (5) Spirituality/religion/personal beliefs; (6) Thinking, learning, memory, and concentration
(3) Social relationships	(1) Personal relationships; (2) Social support; (3) Sexual activity
(4) Environment	(1) Financial resources; (2) Freedom, physical safety, and security; (3) Health and social care: accessibility and quality; (4) Home environment; (5) Opportunities for acquiring new information and skills; (6) Participation in and opportunities for recreation/leisure activities; (6) Physical environment (pollution/noise/traffic/climate); (7) Transport