Predicting Physical Well-Being after Bone Marrow Transplantation in Patients with Acute Leukemia Based on Perceived Social Support

Background: The present study focused on investigation perceived social support in predicting physical well-being after bone marrow transplantation (BMT) in patients with acute leukemia. Materials and Methods: Pre-BMT, psychosocial data were gathered on 58 patients (38 men and 20 women) between 18-45 years that selected during 13 months via census procedure. Then, physical well-being was followed up one, two and three months post-BMT.Results: Results showed that some of dimensions of perceived social support predicted physical well-being after BMT.Conclusion: In general, Attention to psychosocial factors prior to BMT and during recovery appears critical for physical well-being.