Mental Health Effects Of Biomarkers In Chronic Renal Failure: Stress And Alexithymia Dimention

Background: Chronic renal failure causes many physical problems in patients. Hemodialysis treatment and the stress that accompanies the treatment are high and this constitutes a basis for alexithymia. Changes in biomarkers cause physical symptoms and increase individuals’ stress levels. Methods: The sample for the researcher was completed with 72 individuals. Demographic data form, biochemical data form, Hemodialysis Stressor Scale, and Toronto Alexithymia Scale were used in this study. Results: Individuals participating in the study found that the perceived stress levels were high in all dimensions and 59.7% were alexithymic. The relationship between Toronto alexithmia scale and hemodialysis stressor scale and the selected biomarkers was determined (p