AVALIAÇÃO DOS ASPECTOS RELACIONADOS À QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE PESSOAS PORTADORAS DE ANEMIA FALCIFORME ACOMPANHADAS EM UMA UNIDADE PERNAMBUCANA DE ATENÇÃO ESPECIALIZADA (UPAE)

Objective: describe the quality of life related physical, psychological and social aspects of people with sickle cell anemia monitored in a Specialized Care Unit in Pernambuco (UPAE). Methods: this is a quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive study, where variables related to biological issues and difficulties in relation to the physical, psychological and social aspects of patients with sickle cell anemia monitored at UPAE, in Caruaru-PE, during the period of February to April 2024. Results: 9 patients were evaluated, the majority of whom were female and aged between 18 and 30 years. In relation to physical aspects, body aches and tiredness were the most frequent symptoms and the most difficult activities to perform were lifting weights and walking long distances. Regarding psychological and social aspects, the disease has already impacted the professional career and leisure of those assessed, however the majority of sufferers described positively the support they receive from the people they live with. Conclusion: the study observed that the evaluated patients with sickle cell anemia present some aspect, whether physical, psychological or social, that has at some point impacted their quality of life.