Hafiza Muzammal Shafiq, Muhammad Rafiq, Zahid Mahmood.
Humanism and mental health of married female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus..
Pak J Neurological Sci Jan ;14(2):34-9.

Autoimmune diseases exert adverse impact on the psychological, social and physical well-being of the individuals who suffer from such diseases. Systemic lupus erythematosus is one of chronic illnesses that disturb the all areas of life especially psychosocial perspective of life. In such conditions, belief and view of patients about their own self is necessary to prognosis of their health. Studies suggest that humanism is one of those protective factors that can lead risky health towards better life.

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