花蓮地區長期接受血液透析患者對於疾病與治療的知識、態度及自我照顧行為相關性之研究

　　　　　Objective: This study investigated the knowledge, attitude, and self-care behaviors of chronic hemodialysis patients in the Haalien area. Patients and Methods: Subjects were recruited from the hemodialysis departments of two hospitals in Haalien. After informed consent was obtained, a structured questionnaire was administered to collect data. A total of 60 subjects were included. Results: The findings of this study revealed that most patients' knowledge levels were moderate. In general, participants expressed a slightly positive attitude and their self-care behaviors were adequate. As a whole, the significant factors affecting the knowledge, attitude, and self-care behaviors were age and the level of education. In addition, knowledge, attitude, and self-care behaviors were significantly positively correlated. Path analysis revealed knowledge and attitude were significant predictors of behaviors. Moreover, knowledge could change behaviors by influencing attitude. Conclusions: The results of tins study provide nurses with information about knowledge, attitude, and self-core hellaviors of chronic llemodialysis patients, it could help nurses plan teaching activities and improve tile quality of nursing care.