en رفاه اجتماعی Social Welfare پژوهشي Original Research Articles <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Objectives</strong>: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a non-communicable disease affecting millions worldwide. It imposes significant physical, economic, psychological, and social burdens on patients and healthcare providers. This study aimed to determine the levels of psychological well-being and social support among individuals undergoing hemodialysis, and to investigate the correlation between these two variables.<br> <strong>Methods</strong>: A descriptive correlational study design was employed at the Al-Amal Dialysis Center in Kirkuk City, Iraq, from November 20, 2024, to May 30, 2025. A non-probability purposive sample of 260 patients with CKD was recruited. Data were collected using a questionnaire comprising sociodemographic characteristics, the 12-item general health questionnaire (GHQ-12), and the social support scale for healthcare providers.&nbsp;<br> <strong>Results</strong>: Most participants were male (56.2%), aged 60-69 years (32.4%), had low educational attainment (27.3%), and reported barely sufficient economic status (49.2%). Most patients demonstrated moderate perceived social support (63%) and psychological well-being. Significant relationships were observed between educational level, marital status, and perceived social support. Furthermore, a significant positive correlation was found between overall psychological well-being and social support (r=0.27, P=0.001).<br> <strong>Discussion</strong>: This study found that most chronic hemodialysis patients experienced moderate perceived social support and psychological well-being. Significant relationships were identified between educational level, marital status, and social support. Importantly, higher levels of social support were significantly associated with better psychological well-being in CKD.</div> Social support, Psychological well-being, Renal dialysis, Kidney disease, Health personnel 451 462 http://irj.uswr.ac.ir/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2599-1&slc_lang=en&sid=1 Sumaya Ali Aqeel somaya5ali10@gmail.com 0009-0009-7923-0135 Yes Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq. Abbas Lateef Muhe-Aldeen abbas_latif@uokirkuk.edu.iq 0000-0001-9522-1591 No Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, College of Nursing, University of Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq.