Abstract: 【Abstract】Objective To investigate the status of self-perceived burden and its correlation with coping style, self- efficacy and self- esteem in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Methods A total of 114 MHD patients treated during the period from March to May in 2017 in one of the blood purification centers in Chengdu were recruited by convenience sampling method. The self- perceived burden scale (SPBS), medial coping modes questionnaire (MCMQ), general self-efficacy scale (GSES) and self-esteem scale (SES) were investigated in these patients. Results The total SPBS score of the MHD patients was 25.89±8.32, which is a mild level. Different degrees of self-perceived burden, mainly financial burden, were detected in 74.6% (85 cases) MHD patients. Self-perceived burden was positively correlated with the yield response of coping style (r=0.499, P<0.001), and negatively correlated with self- efficacy (r=- 0.312, P=0.001) and self- esteem (r=-0.308, P= 0.001). Conclusions Self-perceived burden is commonly present in MHD patients. Self-perceived burden can be alleviated by reducing the yield response of coping style and enhancing their confidence and self-efficacy to face the disease.

Key words: Maintenance Hemodialysis, Self-Perceived burden, Coping Style, Self-Efficacy, Self-Esteem