Chronic Renal Disease and Related Factor in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis at Public Hospital, Lahore City

Abstract

To identify association of sociodemographic, clinical, anxiety and medication adherence factors with health related factors of patients with chronic kidney disease. Methods:It was a cross-sectional study including 100 patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis. A pre-tested questionnaire having sociodemographic and kidney disease related questions was used to assess the patients. They were asked regarding the duration of disease, complications arising before and after hemodialysis or any comorbidity. Data was analysis using SPSS latest version Results: It was observed that there is high associations between sociodemographic and clinical factors with improved health related quality of life.Complications that may arise were depression, repetitive infections, pain, anemia, weakness after the dialysis session Conclusions: It is very important to manage the health related factors that are associated with chronic kidney disease. It will help the suffering patients and improve their quality of life and ailment.